fancy

1. The imagination.
2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
4. A whim.

   I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.

5. Love or amorous attachment.

   He took a fancy to her.

6. The object of inclination or liking.
7. Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.

   Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.

8. The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.

   He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident.

9. A diamond with a distinctive colour.
10. That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
11. A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
12. In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

1. Decorative.

   This is a fancy shawl.

2. Of a superior grade.

   This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.

3. Executed with skill.

   He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger.

4. Unnecessarily complicated.

   I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas.

5. Extravagant; above real value.

adverb

In a fancy manner; fancily.

1. To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

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

2. Would like

   Do you fancy going to town this weekend?

3. To be sexually attracted to.

   I fancy that girl over there.

4. To imagine, suppose.

   Fancy meeting you here!

5. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
6. To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
7. To breed (animals) as a hobby.