Definition of Fancy
Fancy
Fan·cy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having a strong liking or preference for something.
e.g. She has a fancy for expensive jewelry and designer clothes.
(verb)
to take a liking to or feel a desire for;
e.g. Do you fancy an iced tea or a lemonade?
(verb)
to regard likely as the victor or winner;
e.g. Looking at how the game is going so far, I fancy the Argentinian team to win.
(verb)
to imagine or think;
e.g. I fancy myself as an amateur photographer.
(noun)
a feeling of liking or attraction, especially that which is superficial and passing;
e.g. The young man spoke of love, not of a passing fancy. He wanted to marry her someday.
(noun)
imagination, especially that which is delusive;
e.g. His dreams of buying a private island are the product of pure fancy.
(adjective)
extravagant;
e.g. He paid a fancy price for the latest model of the luxury car.
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