Word: FANCY
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Definition of FANCY
- The imagination.
- An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
- An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
- 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."
- 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."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "fancy" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "fancy" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FANCY:
- # the fancy effect
- # master of fancy
- # playing with fancy
- # in terms of fancy
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