Passe

usgb/pæˈseɪ/
adjective

No longer fashionable, relevant, or interesting.

The clothing brand has become passe among younger consumers.
Visual representation of "passe" - No longer fashionable, relevant, or interesting.

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  • become passe
  • is passe
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Context Matters

Use 'passe' for trends or ideas that were once popular but not anymore.

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Saying 'rad' is so passe in today's slang.
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Cultural Change

What's considered 'passe' can vary by culture and generation.

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In my parents' generation, not owning a car would've been passe.
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Subjectivity

'Passe' often reflects personal opinion, so use it carefully in conversations.

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He finds superhero movies passe, but I love them.
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ancientantiquatedarchaicbehind the timesfashionableobsoleteoutdatedoutmoded
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