fancy

/ˈfæn.si/

noun

1
The imagination.
2
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
3
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
4
A whim.
“I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.”
5
Love or amorous attachment.
“He took a fancy to her.”
6
The object of inclination or liking.
7
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
“Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.”
8
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
“He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident.”
9
A diamond with a distinctive colour.
10
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
11
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
12
In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

1
Decorative.
“This is a fancy shawl.”
2
Of a superior grade.
“This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.”
3
Executed with skill.
“He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger.”
4
Unnecessarily complicated.
“I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas.”
5
Extravagant; above real value.

1
To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
“I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.”
2
Would like
“Do you fancy going to town this weekend?”
3
To be sexually attracted to.
“I fancy that girl over there.”
4
To imagine, suppose.
“Fancy meeting you here!”
5
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
6
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
7
To breed (animals) as a hobby.

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