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fancy

/ˈfæn.si/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The imagination.
  2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
  3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
  4. A whim.
  5. Love or amorous attachment.
  6. The object of inclination or liking.
  7. Decorative.
  8. Of a superior grade.
  9. Executed with skill.
  10. Unnecessarily complicated.
  11. Extravagant; above real value.
  12. In a fancy manner; fancily.
  13. To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
  14. Would like
  15. To be sexually attracted to.
  16. To imagine, suppose.
  17. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
  18. To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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