Word: fancy
Phonetic:
/ˈfæn.si/Listen:
The imagination.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
A whim. Example: I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.
Love or amorous attachment. Example: He took a fancy to her.
The object of inclination or liking.
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group. Example: Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit. Example: He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident.
A diamond with a distinctive colour.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
Decorative. Example: This is a fancy shawl.
Of a superior grade. Example: This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.
Executed with skill. Example: He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger.
Unnecessarily complicated. Example: I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas.
Extravagant; above real value.
In a fancy manner; fancily.
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