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   Fan·cy

   /ˈfansē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. elaborate in structure or decoration: "the furniture was very fancy"
   • ▪ sophisticated or expensive in a way that is intended to impress: "fancy hotels and restaurants"
   • ▪ (especially of foodstuffs) of high quality: North American "fancy molasses"
   • ▪ (of a flower) of two or more colors: "all pelargoniums, from scented-leaf species to fancy hybrids, thrive in hot sunshine"
   • ▪ (of an animal) bred to develop particular points of appearance: "fancy goldfish"
   • 2. (of a drawing, painting, or sculpture) created from the imagination rather than from life: archaic "I used to take a seat and busy myself in sketching fancy vignettes"

   verb

   • 1. feel a desire or liking for: "do you fancy a drink?" Similar wish forwantdesirelong foryearn forcravehave a yearning/craving forhanker afterhunger forthirst forsigh forpine fordream ofcovetinformal:have a yen foritch forarchaic:be desirous ofrare:desiderate
   • ▪ find sexually attractive: informal British "I really fancy him" Similar be attracted tofind attractivebe captivated bybe infatuated withbe taken withdesirelust afterburn forinformal:have taken a shine tohave a crush onhave the hots forbe wild/mad/crazy abouthave a thing abouthave a pash onhave a soft spot forbe soft onhave eyes forcarry a torch forgo forlech after/over
   • ▪ have an unduly high opinion of oneself, or of one's ability in a particular area: informal British "two lads behind the counter who fancy themselves"
   • 2. regard (a horse, team, or player) as a likely winner: British "I fancy him to win the tournament"
   • 3. imagine; think: "he fancied he could smell the perfume of roses" Similar thinkimagineguessbelievehave an ideasupposegathersurmisesuspectconjecturebe of the opinionbe of the viewbe under the impressionthink it likely/conceivableinformal:reckon
   • ▪ used to express surprise at something: British "fancy meeting all those television actors!"

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient: "this does not mean that the law should change with every passing fancy" Similar desireurgewishwantinclinationbentwhimimpulsecapricenotionwhimsyeccentricitypeculiarityquirkkinkpreferencefondnesslikingpartialitypredilectionpredispositiontasterelishlovehumorpenchantyearninglonginghankeringcravingpiningachehungerthirstneedinformal:yenitch
   • 2. the faculty of imagination: "my research assistant is prone to flights of fancy" Similar imaginationimaginative faculty/powercreativitycreative faculty/powerconceptionfancifulnessinventivenessinventionoriginalityingenuityclevernesswitartistryimagesmental imagesvisualizationsOpposite intellect
   • ▪ a thing that one supposes or imagines, typically an unfounded or tentative belief or idea; notion or whim: "scientific fads and fancies" Similar ideanotionthoughtsuppositionopinionbeliefimpressionimageunderstandingconceptualizationfeelingsuspicionsneaking suspicionhunchinklingintimationillusionfantasydream
   • 3. (in 16th and 17th century music) a composition for keyboard or strings in free or variation form.

   Word Origin late Middle English: contraction of fantasy.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fancily adverb
   • 2. fanciness noun

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   What does fancies mean?

   • n. imagination or fantasy, esp. as exercised in a capricious manner. the artistic ability of creating unreal or whimsical imagery, decorative detail, etc., as in poetry or drawing. a mental image or conception: He had happy fancies of being a famous actor. illusion: Her belief that she can sing is a mere fancy.

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   What do you fancy mean in English?

   • Your fancy can mean your wants, likes and desires. It's really not used all that often in English conversation. There is also the phrase, "Whatever suits your fancy." Just means what you are fond of. For example, "Draw with whatever tool that suits your fancy for this piece of art." what do you fancy= what do you like/want?

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   Is fancies a good word to learn?

   • No, it was just the two of us. I tried to get away but she kept asking more and more questions. Oh dear Finn, I think it might be you that she fancies, not Shakespeare. Oh, you think so? Oh, and actually, that is a good word to learn. If you fancy someone, you find them physically attractive. Yes, that's a good definition. Let's hear some examples:

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   3 days ago · IPA guide. Definitions of fancywork. noun. decorative needlework. synonyms: embroidery.

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