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What does fancy mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word fancy? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The imagination.
  2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea.
  3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; an impression.
  4. A whim.
  5. Love or amorous attachment.
  6. The object of inclination or liking.
  7. Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
  8. The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
  9. A diamond with a distinctive colour.
  10. That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
  11. (obsolete) 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).
Adjective
  1. Decorative.
  2. Of a superior grade.
  3. Executed with skill.
  4. (colloquial) Unnecessarily complicated.
  5. (obsolete) Extravagant; above real value.
Adverb
  1. (nonstandard) In a fancy manner; fancily.
Verb
  1. (formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
  2. (Britain) would like
  3. (dated) To imagine, suppose.
  4. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
  5. To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
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