The difference between Fancy and Feel like
When used as verbs, fancy means to appreciate without jealousy or greed, whereas feel like means to have a desire for something, or to do something.
Fancy is also noun with the meaning: the imagination.
Fancy is also adverb with the meaning: in a fancy manner.
Fancy is also adjective with the meaning: decorative.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fancy and Feel like
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Fancy as a noun:
The imagination.
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Fancy as a noun:
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea.
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Fancy as a noun:
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; an impression.
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Fancy as a noun:
A whim.
Examples:
"I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."
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Fancy as a noun:
Love or amorous attachment.
Examples:
"He took a fancy to her."
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Fancy as a noun:
The object of inclination or liking.
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Fancy as a noun:
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
Examples:
"Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot."
"the cat fancy"
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Fancy as a noun:
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
Examples:
"He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."
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Fancy as a noun:
A diamond with a distinctive colour.
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Fancy as a noun:
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
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Fancy as a noun (obsolete):
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
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Fancy as a noun:
In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
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Fancy as an adjective:
Decorative.
Examples:
"This is a fancy shawl."
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Fancy as an adjective:
Of a superior grade.
Examples:
"This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."
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Fancy as an adjective:
Executed with skill.
Examples:
"He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger."
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Fancy as an adjective (colloquial):
Unnecessarily complicated.
Examples:
"I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."
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Fancy as an adjective (obsolete):
Extravagant; above real value.
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Fancy as an adverb (nonstandard):
In a fancy manner; fancily.
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Fancy as a verb (formal):
To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
Examples:
"I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine."
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Fancy as a verb (British):
would like
Examples:
"I fancy a [[burger]] tonight for [[dinner]]"
"Do you fancy going to town this [[weekend]]?"
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Fancy as a verb (British, informal):
To be sexually attracted to.
Examples:
"I fancy that girl over there."
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Fancy as a verb (dated):
To imagine, suppose.
Examples:
"I fancy you'll want something to drink after your long journey."
"Fancy meeting you here!"
"Fancy that! I saw Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy kissing in the garden."
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Fancy as a verb:
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
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Fancy as a verb:
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
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Feel like as a verb:
To have a desire for something, or to do something.
Examples:
"I didn't feel like working yesterday, so I called in sick."
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Feel like as a verb:
To perceive oneself to resemble (something); to have the sense of being (something).