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fancies

/ˈfæn.siz/

Meanings
  • an inclination or liking for something

    - "She has a fancy for exotic fruits."
    - "His fancy for classic cars led him to collect vintage automobiles."

Synonyms

conception , idea , thought , hobby , impression , feel like , imagine , like
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fancies
ancy , fancy , panzy
Homophones
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  1. fancy (en) : an inclination or liking for something

  2. fancy (en) : costly or elaborate


Variants
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fancies , fancy , fancied , fancying , fancied up , fancies up , fancy up , fancying up
Forms
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{"term"=>"fancies (plural)", "definition"=>"A collection of creative ideas, whimsical notions, or imaginative scenarios that are not bound by reality."}


Etymology
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Old French 'fancie', from 'fancier', to delight or take pleasure in.


Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"What is a synonym for 'fancies' that refers to a person's preference or liking for something?", "answer"=>"A person's 'inclinations' or 'predilections' can be considered synonyms for 'fancies'."}


Related Concepts
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  1. whimsy:


Culture
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In literature and art, 'fancies' refer to creative ideas or whimsical notions that are not bound by reality.

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