fanˈciable adjective (informal)

(of a person) sexually attractive

fanˈcied adjective

1. Formed or conceived by whim, etc
2. Imagined
3. Favoured, esp in betting

fanˈcier noun

1. A person who fancies
2. A person who has a liking for anything and is supposed to be a judge of it
3. A breeder of distinctive varieties

fanˈciful adjective

1. Guided or created by fancy
2. Imaginative
3. Whimsical
4. Wild
5. Unreal

fanˈcifully adverb

fanˈcifulness noun

fanˈciless adjective

Completely lacking in imagination, etc

fanˈcifully adverb

fanˈcilly adverb

fancy bread noun

Bread other than plain bread

fancy cake noun

A cake decorated with icing, filled with cream, etc

Fancy Dan noun (informal)

A stylish rather than effective performer

fancy dress noun

1. A costume chosen for fun, esp for a party, and usu representing a famous type or character
2. Dress arranged according to the wearer's fancy, to represent some character

fancy dress ball or fancy ball noun

A ball at which fancy dress is worn

fancy fair noun

A special sale of fancy articles for some charitable purpose

fancy-freeˈ adjective

1. Carefree
2. Free of responsibilities
3. Not currently in love

fancy goods plural noun

Fabrics of variegated rather than simple pattern, applied generally to ornaments and other articles of show

fancy man noun

1. A woman's lover (derogatory informal)
2. A pimp

fancy monger noun (Shakespeare)

A person who makes love, esp the love affairs of others, his or her business

fanˈcy-sick adjective (Shakespeare)

Love-sick

fancy stitch noun

A more intricate and decorative stitch than plain stitch

fancy woman noun (derogatory informal)

1. A mistress
2. A prostitute

fanˈcywork noun

Ornamental needlework

fancy oneself (informal)

To think too highly of oneself

the fancy (old)

1. Sporting characters generally, esp boxers
2. Boxing
3. Enthusiasts for a particular sport or pastime

take a fancy to

To become fond of

tickle or take someone's fancy

To attract someone mildly in some way