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1.nounThe imagination.
2.nounAn image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
3.nounAn opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
4.nounA whim."I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."
5.nounLove or amorous attachment."He took a fancy to her."
6.nounThe object of inclination or liking.
7.nounAny sport or hobby pursued by a group."Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot."
8.nounThe enthusiasts of such a pursuit."He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."
9.nounA diamond with a distinctive colour.
10.nounThat which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
11.nounA sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
12.nounIn the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
13.adjectiveDecorative."This is a fancy shawl."
14.adjectiveOf a superior grade."This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."
15.adjectiveExecuted with skill."He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger."
16.adjectiveUnnecessarily complicated."I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."
17.adjectiveExtravagant; above real value.
18.adverbIn a fancy manner; fancily.