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      fancy
      noun
      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.
      In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
      A surname from Old English
      (obsolete) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
      (obsolete, slang, in combination) A colored neckerchief worn at prizefights to show support for a contender.
      verb
      (formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
      (British) Would like; have a desire for.
      (British, informal) To be sexually, aesthetically or romantically attracted to.
      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.
      (transitive) To breed (animals) as a hobby.
      (dated or in a set phrase) To imagine, suppose.
      adjective
      Decorative, or featuring decorations, especially intricate or diverse ones.
      Of a superior grade.
      Executed with skill.
      (colloquial) Unnecessarily complicated.
      (obsolete) Extravagant; above real value.
      adverb
      (nonstandard) In a fancy manner; fancily.
      Roots
      phantasiafanc- · Greek · imagination, appearance
      Synonyms for fancy
      fancifuladjswankyadjritzyadjillusionnposhadjextravagantadjclassyadjfrillyadjelegantadjenvisionvfondnessnhighfalutinadjostentatiousadjstylishadjsumptuousadjwhimsyn
      Words related to fancy
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