The difference between Fancy and High-end

When used as adjectives, fancy means decorative, whereas high-end means most sophisticated or expensive.


Fancy is also noun with the meaning: the imagination.

Fancy is also adverb with the meaning: in a fancy manner.

Fancy is also verb with the meaning: to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fancy and High-end

  1. Fancy as a noun:

    The imagination.

  2. Fancy as a noun:

    An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea.

  3. Fancy as a noun:

    An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; an impression.

  4. Fancy as a noun:

    A whim.

    Examples:

    "I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."

  5. Fancy as a noun:

    Love or amorous attachment.

    Examples:

    "He took a fancy to her."

  6. Fancy as a noun:

    The object of inclination or liking.

  7. Fancy as a noun:

    Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.

    Examples:

    "Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot."

    "the cat fancy"

  8. Fancy as a noun:

    The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.

    Examples:

    "He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."

  9. Fancy as a noun:

    A diamond with a distinctive colour.

  10. Fancy as a noun:

    That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.

  11. Fancy as a noun (obsolete):

    A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.

  12. Fancy as a noun:

    In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

  1. Fancy as an adjective:

    Decorative.

    Examples:

    "This is a fancy shawl."

  2. Fancy as an adjective:

    Of a superior grade.

    Examples:

    "This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."

  3. Fancy as an adjective:

    Executed with skill.

    Examples:

    "He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger."

  4. Fancy as an adjective (colloquial):

    Unnecessarily complicated.

    Examples:

    "I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."

  5. Fancy as an adjective (obsolete):

    Extravagant; above real value.

  1. Fancy as an adverb (nonstandard):

    In a fancy manner; fancily.

  1. 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."

  2. Fancy as a verb (British):

    would like

    Examples:

    "I fancy a [[burger]] tonight for [[dinner]]"

    "Do you fancy going to town this [[weekend]]?"

  3. Fancy as a verb (British, informal):

    To be sexually attracted to.

    Examples:

    "I fancy that girl over there."

  4. 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."

  5. Fancy as a verb:

    To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.

  6. Fancy as a verb:

    To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.

  1. High-end as an adjective:

    Most sophisticated or expensive

    Examples:

    "I wouldn't put a high-end stereo in your car in this neighborhood."

  2. High-end as an adjective:

    Appealing to sophisticated or discerning tastes

    Examples:

    "She shops at discount department stores, but looks as if she patronized high-end boutiques."