amerikai:
brit:
1. The imagination.
2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
Szinonimák: conception, idea, thought
3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
Szinonimák: impression
4. A whim.
I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.
5. Love or amorous attachment.
He took a fancy to her.
6. The object of inclination or liking.
7. Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.
Szinonimák: hobby
8. The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident.
9. A diamond with a distinctive colour.
10. That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
11. A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
12. In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
1. Decorative.
This is a fancy shawl.
Szinonimák: decorative, ornate
Ellentétek: plain, simple
2. Of a superior grade.
This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.
Szinonimák: high-end
3. Executed with skill.
He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger.
4. Unnecessarily complicated.
I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas.
Szinonimák: highfalutin
Ellentétek: simple
5. Extravagant; above real value.
1. In a fancy manner; fancily.
1. To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.
2. Would like
Do you fancy going to town this weekend?
Szinonimák: feel like
3. To be sexually attracted to.
I fancy that girl over there.
Szinonimák: like
4. To imagine, suppose.
Fancy meeting you here!
5. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
Szinonimák: imagine
6. To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
7. To breed (animals) as a hobby.