fancy

English

/ˈfæn.si/

noun
Definitions
  • The imagination.
  • An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
  • An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
  • A whim.
  • Love or amorous attachment.
  • The object of inclination or liking.
  • Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
  • The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
  • A diamond with a distinctive colour.
  • That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
  • (obsolete) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
  • In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

Etymology

Derived from Middle English fansy derived from Old French fantasie (fantasy) derived from Latin fantasia, phantasia (imagination, fancy, fantasy) derived from Ancient Greek φαντασία (apparition, image, imagination, perception, appearance).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φαντασία

Gloss

apparition, image, imagination, perception, appearance

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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