fancier

fan·ci·er

noun \ˈfan(t)-sē-ər\

Definition of FANCIER

1

: one that has a special liking or interest

2

: a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence <a pigeon fancier>

Examples of FANCIER

1. <chocolate fanciers generally like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar>

First Known Use of FANCIER

1751

Related to FANCIER

Synonyms

addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, bug, devotee, enthusiast, fanatic, fan, fiend, fool, freak, habitué (also habitue), head, hound, junkie (also junky), lover, maniac, maven (also mavin), nut, sucker

Antonyms

nonfan

Related Words

groupie; admirer, amateur, collector, connoisseur, dilettante; authority, expert; adherent, convert, cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, votary; advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, exponent, friend, patron, promoter, proponent, supporter; partisan (also partizan), zealot; booster, rooter, well-wisher; faddist

Near Antonyms

nonadmirer; belittler, carper, critic, detractor