n. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; a fad. Syn. -- fad, craze, furore, cult, rage. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. a sudden outburst (as of protest). Syn. -- uproar, furore. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ It. ] Excitement; commotion; enthusiasm. [ Also spelled furor. ] [ 1913 Webster ]