FANCY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
Example: She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window
Categories: Desire, Want
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
not plain; decorative or ornamented
Example: fancy handwriting; fancy clothes
Synonyms
Visualise, Picture, Illusion, Image, Envision
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "fancy" comes from Old French fantasier. It started in Middle English fancien. Then it appeared in Ancient Greek φαντασία. Later, people used it in Late Latin phantasia. After that, it was Medieval Latin fantasia. Over time, it became Old French fantasie. Finally, it reached Middle English fansy.
🔗 Related Words
fantasia – A related word in the same word family.
fantasy – A related word in the same word family.
phantasia – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!