adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who fancies; a person with a special interest, attraction or liking for something.

   "She's definitely a cat fancier: she has nine of them in her home and the walls are covered with pictures of more."

2. 2
   a person having a strong liking for something wordnet
3. 3
   A person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence.
4. 4
   One who fancies or imagines.

Adjective

1. 1
   comparative form of fancy: more fancy comparative, form-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

addictadmireraficionadoamateuraspirantbooster

Example

More examples

"I was expecting something a little fancier than this."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fancy (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From fancy (adjective) + -er.

Related phrases

dog fancier

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