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ALL meanings of fancy

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  • noun plural fancy imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner. 1
  • noun plural fancy the artistic ability of creating unreal or whimsical imagery, decorative detail, etc., as in poetry or drawing. 1
  • noun plural fancy a mental image or conception: He had happy fancies of being a famous actor. 1
  • noun plural fancy an idea or opinion with little foundation; illusion: Her belief that she can sing is a mere fancy. 1
  • noun plural fancy a caprice; whim; vagary: It was his fancy to fly to Paris occasionally for dinner. 1
  • noun plural fancy capricious preference; inclination; a liking: to take a fancy to walking barefoot in the streets. 1
  • noun plural fancy critical judgment; taste. 1
  • noun plural fancy the breeding of animals to develop points of beauty or excellence. 1
  • noun plural fancy love. 1
  • noun plural fancy the fancy, Archaic. people deeply interested in a sport, art, etc. 1
  • adjective fancy made, designed, grown, adapted, etc., to please the taste or fancy; of superfine quality or exceptional appeal: fancy goods; fancy fruits. 1
  • adjective fancy ornamental; decorative; not plain: a cake with a fancy icing. 1
  • adjective fancy depending on imagination or caprice; whimsical; irregular: a fancy conception of time. 1
  • adjective fancy bred to develop points of beauty or excellence, as an animal. 1
  • adjective fancy much too costly; exorbitant or extravagant: a consultant who charges fancy fees. 1
  • verb with object fancy to form a conception of; picture to oneself: Fancy living with that egotist all your life! 1
  • verb with object fancy to believe without being absolutely sure or certain: I fancy you are my new neighbor. 1
  • verb with object fancy to take a liking to; like. 1
  • verb with object fancy to breed to develop a special type of animal. 1
  • noun fancy A feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient. 1
  • adjective fancy adorned 1
  • noun fancy whim 1
  • noun fancy imagination 1
  • transitive verb fancy like, want 1
  • transitive verb fancy imagine 1
  • transitive verb fancy be attracted to sb 1
  • adjective fancy superior 1
  • noun fancy liking 1
  • noun fancy cake 1
  • noun fancy The imagination. 0
  • noun fancy An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea. 0
  • noun fancy An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; an impression. 0
  • noun fancy A whim. 0
  • noun fancy Love or amorous attachment. 0
  • noun fancy The object of inclination or liking. 0
  • noun fancy Any sport or hobby pursued by a group. 0
  • noun fancy The enthusiasts of such a pursuit. 0
  • noun fancy A diamond with a distinctive colour. 0
  • noun fancy That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value. 0
  • noun fancy (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad. 0
  • noun fancy In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies). 0
  • verb fancy (formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed. 0
  • verb fancy (Britain) would like. 0
  • verb fancy (Informal) (Britain) To be sexually attracted to. 0
  • verb fancy (dated) To imagine, suppose. 0
  • verb fancy To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine. 0
  • verb fancy To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners. 0
  • adjective fancy Decorative. 0
  • adjective fancy Of a superior grade. 0
  • adjective fancy Executed with skill. 0
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