fancied; fancying
Definition of fancy
(Entry 1 of 3)
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.
3a
: 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
noun
plural fancies
Definition of fancy (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: 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.
3
archaic
: fantastic quality or state
4a
: 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)
6a
: devotees of some particular art, practice, or amusement
fancy
adjective
fancier; fanciest
Definition of fancy (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: dependent or based on fancy : whimsical
2a(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
4a
: 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
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The first known use of fancy was in the 14th century
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