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Fancy

Noun, Verb, Adjective
UK /ˈfæn.si/
US /ˈfæn.si/

Definition

(adj) : Special, stylish, or attractive.
(v) : To like, want, or imagine.
(n) : A liking or imagination.

Example

"(adj) : She wore a fancy hat."

"(v) : She fancies some deserts after lunch because it looks delicious."

"(n) : Children often have fancies that they can fly like superheroes."

Explanation

Fancy can mean special, attractive, or more decorative than usual. For example, a fancy dress might have bright colours and lovely designs. It can also mean to like or want something; for example, “I fancy a cup of tea” means I want a cup of tea. Sometimes fancy means to imagine or think about something in a playful way, like the child fancied being a superhero. It also means a liking or imagination, like their fancy for climbing make them happy, or she had a fancy that she could fly over mountains like a bird. The word is used to talk about style, liking something, or imagining. It often shows something you enjoy, admire, or picture in your mind.