English Dictionary

fancy

/ˈfæn.si/

verb

(formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed. / (Britain) would like / (Britain, informal) To be sexually attracted to. / (dated or in a set phrase) To imagine, suppose.

She likes to fancy herself as a great singer.

意味（1）

(formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.

意味（2）

(Britain) would like

I fancy a burger tonight for dinner.

意味（3）

(Britain, informal) To be sexually attracted to.

I fancy that girl over there.

意味（4）

(dated or in a set phrase) To imagine, suppose.

[dated] I fancy you'll want something to drink after your long journey.

意味（5）

To form a conception of; to portray in the mind.

he whom I fancy, but can ne'er express

意味（6）

To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.

We fancy not the cardinal.

意味（7）

(transitive) To breed (animals) as a hobby.

I would recommend this little book very highly to anyone who fancies pigeons, novices and veterans alike.