Fancying: meaning, definitions and examples

desire, attraction

To fancy something means to have a liking or desire for it. It often implies a sense of whim or playful interest rather than a serious intention. For example, one might fancy a particular food or drink, indicating a temporary or light-hearted craving. The term is commonly used in British English to express attraction toward someone.

desire, like, prefer, wish

Examples of usage

• I fancy a slice of cake for dessert.

• She fancied him from the moment they met.

• Do you fancy going out for dinner tonight?

• He fancied himself as a great artist.