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Definition fancy in British English

fancy verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfænsi/
1

to want to have or do something

Example

What do you fancy for your lunch?

Example

I quite fancy the idea of lazing around.

Example

Do you fancy going to the cinema?

Synonyms and related words
want wish hope want wish fancy
2

to feel sexually attracted to someone

Example

I think Steve fancies you!

Synonyms and related words
on the pull arouse desire
3

to believe that someone will be successful in doing something, especially winning a competition or fight

Example

I fancy Manchester United for the Cup this year.

Example

So, do you fancy your chances for tomorrow's game?

Example

Oxford are strongly fancied to win this year's Boat Race.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in say
4

to believe or imagine that something is true

Example

He sometimes fancied that he heard strange sounds.

Synonyms and related words
imagine suppose think up think believe in suppose
Definition fancy in British English