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