fancy

[ˈfænsi]

fancy Definition

• 1. to have a particular liking or desire for something
• 2. decorative or ornamental; not plain or simple
• 3. impressive or excellent

Using fancy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fancy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I fancy a cup of tea.

• Example

  She fancies herself as an artist.

• Example

  He's always wearing fancy clothes.

• Example

  The hotel had a fancy lobby.

fancy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fancy

• like
• prefer
• appreciate
• ornate
• elaborate
• fanciful
• impressive
• excellent

Antonyms for fancy

• dislike
• plain
• simple
• unimpressive
• inferior
• hate

Idioms Using fancy

• take a fancy to

  to develop a liking or attraction to someone or something

  Example

  She took a fancy to the new guy at work and asked him out for coffee.

• fancy that!

  an expression of surprise or disbelief

  Example

  Fancy that! I never knew you could play the piano so well.

• fancy pants

  a person who is overly concerned with their appearance or social status

  Example

  He's always showing off his fancy pants car and designer clothes.

Phrases with fancy

• fancy dress

  a costume worn on special occasions or events

  Example

  We're having a fancy dress party for Halloween.

• fancy footwork

  skillful and intricate movements, especially in dancing or sports

  Example

  The footballer showed some fancy footwork to get past the defender.

• fancy-free

  not tied down by responsibilities or commitments

  Example

  After finishing university, she felt fancy-free and decided to travel the world.

Origins of fancy

from Middle English 'fantasyen', meaning 'to imagine'

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Summary: fancy in Brief

The term 'fancy' [ˈfænsi] refers to having a liking or desire for something, as in 'I fancy a cup of tea.' It can also describe decorative or impressive things, such as 'fancy clothes' or 'fancy lobby.' 'Fancy' extends into phrases like 'fancy dress,' and idioms like 'take a fancy to,' denoting attraction, and 'fancy pants,' implying excessive concern with appearance.