Main Entry: 3fancy
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): fan·ci·er; -est
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>
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): fan·ci·er; -est
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>