What does FANCY mean?

Word: Fancy

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective

Definition:

• Verb: To have a strong liking or desire for something; to imagine or visualize something in a fanciful way.
• Noun: A feeling of liking or attraction towards someone or something; a notion or idea that is fanciful or unrealistic.
• Adjective: Elaborate or decorative; not plain or ordinary.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfænsi/
• UK: /ˈfansi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fancy" originated from the Middle English word "fantasyen" which means "to imagine". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. As a verb, it is commonly used to express a liking or desire for something, as in "I fancy a cup of coffee". As a noun, it can refer to a fanciful or unrealistic idea or notion. As an adjective, it is used to describe something that is elaborate or decorative.

Synonyms:

• Verb: Like, desire, want, prefer, crave
• Noun: Preference, liking, attraction, inclination
• Adjective: Ornate, decorative, elaborate, fancy-pants

Related Words:

• Fence
• Funds
• Falls
• Frost
• Flair

Example Sentences:

• She fancies herself as a talented singer.
• He has a fancy for expensive cars.
• The idea of living on a tropical island is just a fancy of hers.
• The restaurant had a fancy menu with lots of exotic dishes.