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Meaning of fancy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fancy

Pronunciation:/ˈfæn.si/

noun

Definitions

  1. The imagination.

  2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.

    Synonyms:conceptionideathought
  3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.

    Synonyms:impression
  4. A whim.

    Example: I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Decorative.

    Example: This is a fancy shawl.

    Synonyms:decorativeornate
    Antonyms:plainsimple
  2. Of a superior grade.

    Example: This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.

    Synonyms:high-end
  3. Executed with skill.

    Example: He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger.

  4. Unnecessarily complicated.

    Example: I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas.

    Synonyms:highfalutin
    Antonyms:simple

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a fancy manner; fancily.

fancy

Pronunciation:/ˈfæn.si/

verb

Definitions

  1. To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

    Example: I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.

  2. Would like

    Example: Do you fancy going to town this weekend?

    Synonyms:feel like
  3. To be sexually attracted to.

    Example: I fancy that girl over there.

    Synonyms:like
  4. To imagine, suppose.

    Example: Fancy meeting you here!