Passe
/pɑːs/noun
Past its prime; outdated or no longer fashionable.
Did you know?Passe entered English from French, where it literally means “passed,” and it became a stylish way to say something has crossed the invisible line from trendy to obsolete.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
passus
“A step; from the verb meaning to step or go.”
Old French
Old French
passé
“Passed; gone by; over.”
16th Century
English
passe
“Passed; out of date or no longer current.”
Modern English
English
passe
“Outmoded or no longer fashionable.”