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fancy

ˈfæn.si, ˈfænsi
Meaning: to want to have or do something; to be attracted to
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈfænsi

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Inflected form
Base fancy
3rd person singular present fancies
Present participle fancying
Past fancied
Will future will fancy
Going-to future going to fancy
Imperative negative don't fancy / do not fancy

Example

What do you fancy for dinner tonight?
What do you fancy for dinner tonight?

Usage Notes

Common in British English to express a desire for something. Can also mean to find someone attractive.

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