Bandwagon/ˈbændwæɡən/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Peer Influence Understand that 'bandwagon' often indicates following others more than personal choice. Many young people got tattoos due to the bandwagon effect. Pro Tip 2/3Late Adoption 'Bandwagon' implies joining something already popular, not starting a trend. She finally joined the bandwagon and started watching the hit series. Pro Tip 3/3Social Pressure Use 'bandwagon' when social pressure or desire for acceptance is a factor. He only liked the song after it was on the bandwagon.