fancy
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/ˈfæn.si/
English
Definitions
noun
- The imagination.
- An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
- An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
- A whim.“I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.”
adjective
- Decorative.“This is a fancy shawl.”
- Of a superior grade.“This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.”
- Executed with skill.“He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger.”
- Unnecessarily complicated.“I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas.”
adverb
- In a fancy manner; fancily.
verb
- To appreciate without jealousy or greed.“I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.”
- Would like“Do you fancy going to town this weekend?”
- To be sexually attracted to.“I fancy that girl over there.”
- To imagine, suppose.“Fancy meeting you here!”
Related words
Synonyms
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