fancy🔊

The imagination.

An image or representation of anything formed in the mind. +

An opinion or notion formed without much reflection. +

A whim.

Love or amorous attachment.

The object of inclination or liking.

Any sport or hobby pursued by a group. +

The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.

A diamond with a distinctive colour.

That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.

A bite-sized sponge cake, with a layer of cream, covered in icing.

(obsolete) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.

In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

(obsolete, slang) A colored neckerchief worn at prizefights to show support for a contender.

Decorative, or featuring decorations, especially intricate or diverse ones. +

Of a superior grade. +

Executed with skill.

(colloquial) Unnecessarily complicated. +

(obsolete) Extravagant; above real value.

(nonstandard) In a fancy manner; fancily.

(formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

(Britain) Would like; have a desire for. +

(Britain, informal) To be sexually attracted to. +

(set phrase) To imagine, suppose.

To form a conception of; to portray in the mind. +

To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.

To breed (animals) as a hobby.