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ALL meanings of fancying

fan·cy
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  • 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
  • noun plural fancying critical judgment; taste. 1
  • noun plural fancying the breeding of animals to develop points of beauty or excellence. 1
  • noun plural fancying love. 1
  • noun plural fancying the fancy, Archaic. people deeply interested in a sport, art, etc. 1
  • noun fancying Present participle of fancy. 1
  • adjective fancying made, designed, grown, adapted, etc., to please the taste or fancy; of superfine quality or exceptional appeal: fancy goods; fancy fruits. 1
  • adjective fancying ornamental; decorative; not plain: a cake with a fancy icing. 1
  • adjective fancying depending on imagination or caprice; whimsical; irregular: a fancy conception of time. 1
  • adjective fancying bred to develop points of beauty or excellence, as an animal. 1
  • adjective fancying much too costly; exorbitant or extravagant: a consultant who charges fancy fees. 1
  • verb with object fancying to form a conception of; picture to oneself: Fancy living with that egotist all your life! 1
  • verb with object fancying to believe without being absolutely sure or certain: I fancy you are my new neighbor. 1
  • verb with object fancying to take a liking to; like. 1
  • verb with object fancying to breed to develop a special type of animal. 1
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