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fancy

1 of 3

verb

fan·​cy ˈfan(t)-sē How to pronounce fancy (audio)
fancied; fancying

transitive verb

1
: to have a fancy (see fancy entry 2 sense 1) for : like
He's all right, I suppose, but I can't say that I fancy him.
2
: to form a conception of : imagine
fancy our embarrassment
Just fancy my surprise when I heard that he was getting married.
3
a
: to believe mistakenly or without evidence
b
: to believe without being certain
she fancied she had met him before
real or fancied wrongs
4
: to visualize or interpret as
fancied myself a child again

fancy

2 of 3

noun

plural fancies
1
a
: a liking formed by caprice rather than reason : inclination
took a fancy to the mutt
b
: amorous fondness : love
She took a fancy to the young man.
2
a
: notion, whim
b
: an image or representation of something formed in the mind
3
archaic : fantastic quality or state
4
a
: imagination especially of a capricious or delusive sort
His plans to build a new stadium are the product of pure fancy.
b
: the power of conception and representation used in artistic expression (as by a poet)
5
: taste, judgment
a person of delicate fancy
6
a
: devotees of some particular art, practice, or amusement
b
: the object of interest of such a fancy
especially : boxing entry 1

fancy

3 of 3

adjective

fancier; fanciest
1
: dependent or based on fancy : whimsical
2
a(1)
: not plain : ornamental
a fancy hairdo
(2)
: swank sense 2, posh
a fancy restaurant
b(1)
: of particular excellence or highest grade
fancy tuna
(2)
: impressive
posted some fancy numbers
c
of an animal or plant : bred especially for bizarre or ornamental qualities that lack practical utility
3
: based on conceptions of the fancy
fancy sketches
4
a
: dealing in fancy goods
b
: extravagant
paying fancy prices
5
: executed with technical skill and style
fancy footwork
fancy diving
6
: parti-color
fancy carnations
fancily
ˈfan(t)-sə-lē How to pronounce fancy (audio)
adverb
fanciness
ˈfan(t)-sē-nəs How to pronounce fancy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for fancy

think, conceive, imagine, fancy, realize, envisage, envision mean to form an idea of.

think implies the entrance of an idea into one's mind with or without deliberate consideration or reflection.

I just thought of a good joke

conceive suggests the forming and bringing forth and usually developing of an idea, plan, or design.

conceived of a new marketing approach

imagine stresses a visualization.

imagine you're at the beach

fancy suggests an imagining often unrestrained by reality but spurred by desires.

fancied himself a super athlete

realize stresses a grasping of the significance of what is conceived or imagined.

realized the enormity of the task ahead

envisage and envision imply a conceiving or imagining that is especially clear or detailed.

envisaged a totally computerized operation
envisioned a cure for the disease

Example Sentences

Verb Which horse do you fancy in the Derby? try to fancy, if you can, our mother on an elephant when she was touring India Noun His plans to build a new stadium are the product of pure fancy. Critics have dismissed his plan as mere fancy. Adjective He drives a big, fancy car. we're having a little get-together after the concert—nothing fancy See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Both fancy themselves cold and calculating grifters, but are not prepared to play on the level at which Lalo and Mike exist. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2022 Then again, who wouldn’t fancy a 6-foot-11 left-hander who can snatch a rebound, create his own fast break and either pull up for a 3-pointer, deliver a precise pass or drive for a dunk? New York Times, 6 July 2022 Many fancy the use of legislation with quotas to improve board diversity. Patricia Lenkov, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Up in England, United aren't the only Manchester club who fancy De Jong, with Premier PINC +1.4% League champions Manchester City also admirers of the ex-Ajax promise. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 May 2022 The key ingredient in every recipe, though, is always us: the people who fancy themselves the arbiters of what makes a dog a dog. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2022 Although rival Barcelona is compiling some enviable players in central areas, and Atlético Madrid will stick around near the top, Real will fancy another league title if Tchouameni is available for selection when August comes. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 2 June 2022 In the same way that some true crime enthusiasts fancy themselves amateur, independent investigators, some are drawn in by watching someone else make an extreme choice, like going on the run with a criminal, Vicary said. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 7 May 2022 If Yungblud led a cult, many would join — even those who fancy themselves hard to persuade. Maria Sherman, SPIN, 2 May 2022
Noun
If so, these comical names might tickle your fancy. Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022 Our Thoughts: If chili from a can is your thing, then this chili cheese dog may strike your fancy. cleveland, 19 July 2022 Don’t fret, there are also cozy sweatpants and lightweight shorts that are sure to tickle your fancy. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022 From there, your flights of fancy can come to fruition. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 28 July 2022 But there was something about the situation in the Beehive State that struck his fancy. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 May 2022 The one that really caught our fancy was her class on chewy chapatis; aromatic beef, chicken, or vegetable curry; and ugali with steamed cabbage. Bon Appétit, 13 May 2022 Peter Sellers couldn’t have concocted a more deranged flight of fancy. Lorraine Alitelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 The Wildcat's interior is show-car fancy, with exotic-looking seats that would be appropriate in a Ferrari, maybe, but in a Buick SUV? Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 June 2022
Adjective
The vibe was a mix of fancy and casual, of sequins and sweatshirts. Jocelyn Noveck, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 The name of the fancy building, today a co-op, comes from that illustrious branch of her family. John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 That’s how many times this author looked underneath the 2013 Boss 302 Laguna Seca to make sure some crafty Ford employee hadn’t replaced the solid axle with a fancy-pants independent-rear-suspension setup. Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 For years, real-estate agents showed Parker places that were too fancy and lacked the local character that had been drawing her to Long Island as a renter for more than a decade. Stacie Stukin, ELLE Decor, 28 July 2022 The structure at Baltimore and Howard streets was never fancy. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2022 And if that's not fancy enough for you, there's also another figurine that'll truly make any diehard Moon Knight fan envious. Milan Polk, Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2022 Go ahead, get fancy — a string of pearls or a jaunty ascot are perfectly appropriate for tea. Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 Urophilia is a fancy name for watersports, golden showers, or the more direct name, pee play. Angie Jones, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English fantasien, fantesien, fancyen "to plan, devise, create, form (an idea), imagine (something false), desire," in part derivative of fantasie, fantsy, fansey fancy entry 2, in part borrowed from Middle French fantasier "to imagine, invent," verbal derivative of fantasie fantasy entry 1

Noun

Middle English fantasie, fantsy, fansey "the imagination as a faculty, mental image produced by this faculty, deluded notion, figment of the imagination, preference directed by caprice rather than reason, liking" — more at fantasy entry 1

Note: The disyllabic form, a rare variant of fantasie fantasy entry 1 in Middle English, became more common and began to separate in sense from fantasie/fantasy in early Modern English.

Adjective

from attributive use of fancy entry 2

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fancy was in the 14th century

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