fancy
|fan/cy|
B2
/ˈfænsi/
imagination, liking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fancy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fantasie,' where 'fantasie' meant 'imagination or fantasy.'
Historical Evolution
'fantasie' transformed into the modern English word 'fancy' through phonetic simplification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'imagination or fantasy,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'liking' and 'elaborate style.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of liking or attraction, often without a clear reason.
She has a fancy for vintage cars.
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Verb 1
to imagine or think something.
I fancy I saw him at the party.
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Adjective 1
elaborate or decorative in style.
She wore a fancy dress to the gala.
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