How do you use "Fancy" in a sentence?

I really fancy her. Do you fancy him? I've fancied you for ages.

Fancy

Q: What does "Fancy" mean?

Be attracted to, have romantic interest in (British). To 'fancy' someone means to be attracted to them or have a crush on them. 'I fancy her' means I'm attracted to her. 'Do you fancy him?' asks about romantic interest. It's softer than 'want' and implies attraction without being crude.

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Be attracted to, have romantic interest in (British).

喜欢，对……有好感（英式英语）。

Sentirse atraído por, tener interés romántico en (inglés británico).

〜に惹かれている、〜に恋愛感情を持つ（イギリス英語）。

~에게 끌리다, ~에게 호감을 느끼다 (영국 영어).

To 'fancy' someone means to be attracted to them or have a crush on them. 'I fancy her' means I'm attracted to her. 'Do you fancy him?' asks about romantic interest. It's softer than 'want' and implies attraction without being crude.

'Fancy'某人意思是被他们吸引或暗恋他们。'I fancy her'意思是我喜欢她。'Do you fancy him?'是在问你对他有没有好感。比'want'更柔和，表达好感而不粗俗。

'Fancy' a alguien significa sentirse atraído o tener un enamoramiento. 'I fancy her' significa me gusta. 'Do you fancy him?' pregunta por el interés romántico. Es más suave que 'want' e implica atracción sin ser vulgar.

誰かを「fancy」するとは、その人に惹かれている、好きだという意味。「I fancy her」は彼女に惹かれているという意味。「Do you fancy him?」は恋愛感情があるか尋ねる言い方。「want」より柔らかく、下品でない形で魅力を表す。

누군가를 'fancy'한다는 것은 그 사람에게 끌리거나 호감을 느낀다는 뜻입니다. 'I fancy her'는 그녀에게 끌린다는 의미입니다. 'Do you fancy him?'은 연애 감정이 있는지 묻는 것입니다. 'want'보다 부드러우며 노골적이지 않게 끌림을 표현합니다.

Examples

I really fancy her.
我真的很喜欢她
Me gusta mucho
彼女のことがすごく好きだ
그녀한테 정말 끌려.
Do you fancy him?
你喜欢他吗？
¿Te gusta él?
彼のこと好きなの？
그 사람 좋아해?
I've fancied you for ages.
我喜欢你很久了
Me gustas desde hace mucho
ずっと前から好きだった
오래전부터 너를 좋아했어.

Pronunciation

/ˈfænsi/

Usage Guide

Context: attraction, dating, feelings

Tone: casual, slightly coy

✓ Do Say

Fancy
喜欢
gustar
好きだ
좋아하다
I fancy you
我喜欢你
me gustas
あなたが好き
너 좋아해
Do you fancy...
你喜欢……吗
¿te gusta...?
〜が好き？
~가 좋아?

✗ Don't Say

Very British—Americans might not understand
非常英式——美国人可能听不懂
Muy británico; los estadounidenses podrían no entenderlo
非常にイギリス的——アメリカ人には通じないかもしれない
매우 영국적인 표현—미국인은 이해하지 못할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

British: attracted to. American: want/like.

Origin & History

From 'fancy' meaning imagination or whim, extended to romantic attraction. The British usage for romantic interest developed in the 19th-20th century and remains the standard casual way to express attraction.

Etymology: From fancy (imagination/whim)

First recorded: British romantic usage 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British romantic comedies; Bridget Jones

Regional notes: Standard British for attraction.

Variations

FancyFancyingFancied