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Definition fancy in American English

fancy verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfænsi/
1

to believe or imagine that something is true

Example

He sometimes fancied that he heard strange sounds.

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2

to want to have or do something

Example

What do you fancy for your lunch?

Example

I quite fancy the idea of lazing around.

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3

to feel sexually attracted to someone

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Definition fancy in American English