passé

Definition

Dated; out of style; old-fashioned.

Etymology

From French passé (“passed”, past participle of passer (“to pass”)).

Example Sentences

• "Mary felt annoyed at the girl; just because bras had become passé, did a girl with so pronounced a bosom have to cater to fashion? In this case practicality dictated a bra, and Mary stood at the desk feeling herself flushing with disapproval."
• "I never thought you'd be a junkie, because heroin is so passé."
• "We'll paint the town blue 'cause, baby, red is so passé."