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US/ˈfæn.si/
UK/ˈfæn.si/
to want to have or do something; also, to feel attracted to someone (mainly British)
In context
Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight after work?
I don't really fancy pizza again, so let's try the new noodle place.
Everyone could see that Tom fancied the new girl in his class.
Words that go with fancy
verb + noun
- fancy a drinkDo you fancy a drink after the meeting?
- fancy a coffeeI'm going to the café downstairs. Do you fancy a coffee?
adverb + verb
- really fancyI really fancy something cold to drink right now.
- quite fancyI quite fancy that new Thai restaurant near the station.
- rather fancyI rather fancy a weekend by the sea.
verb + preposition
- fancy yourself asDo you fancy yourself as a singer? Come to our karaoke night.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Do you fancy to go out tonight?Correct: Do you fancy going out tonight?