fancying

fan·cy

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fan-see]
- /ˈfæn si/
- /ˈfæn.si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fan-see]
- /ˈfæn si/

Definitions of fancying word

noun plural fancying imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner. 1
noun plural fancying the artistic ability of creating unreal or whimsical imagery, decorative detail, etc., as in poetry or drawing. 1
noun plural fancying a mental image or conception: He had happy fancies of being a famous actor. 1
noun plural fancying an idea or opinion with little foundation; illusion: Her belief that she can sing is a mere fancy. 1
noun plural fancying a caprice; whim; vagary: It was his fancy to fly to Paris occasionally for dinner. 1
noun plural fancying capricious preference; inclination; a liking: to take a fancy to walking barefoot in the streets. 1

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Origin of fancying

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English fan(t)sy, syncopated variant of fantasie fantasy

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Parts of speech for Fancying

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fancying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for fancying

noun fancying

conception — A conception of something is an idea that you have of it in your mind.
phantasy — fantasy.
stargazing — to gaze at or observe the stars.
woolgathering — indulgence in idle fancies and in daydreaming; absentmindedness: His woolgathering was a handicap in school.
formulation — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.

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