n.
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: fan · ci · er ; -est
Date: 1646
1 : dependent or based on fancy : WHIMSICAL
2 a (1) : not plain : ORNAMENTAL <a fancy hairdo> (2) : SWANKY 2 , POSH <a fancy restaurant> b (1) : of particular excellence or highest grade < fancy tuna> (2) : IMPRESSIVE <posted some fancy numbers> c of an animal or plant : bred especially for bizarre or ornamental qualities that lack practical utility
3 : based on conceptions of the fancy < fancy sketches>
4 a : dealing in fancy goods b : EXTRAVAGANT <paying fancy prices>
5 : executed with technical skill and style < fancy footwork> < fancy diving>
6 : PARTI-COLOR < fancy carnations>
– fan · ci · ly \ ' fan(t)-s ə -l ē \ adverb
– fan · ci · ness \ -s ē -n ə s \ noun