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fancy

/ˈfæn.si/

Smotix Dictionary

The imagination.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
A whim.
"I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."
Love or amorous attachment.
"He took a fancy to her."
The object of inclination or liking.
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
"Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot."
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
"He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."
A diamond with a distinctive colour.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

Decorative.
"This is a fancy shawl."
Of a superior grade.
"This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."
Executed with skill.
"He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger."
Unnecessarily complicated.
"I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."
Extravagant; above real value.