fancies

The imagination.

An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.

An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.

A whim.

“I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.”

Love or amorous attachment.

“He took a fancy to her.”

The object of inclination or liking.

Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.

“Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.”

The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.

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

A diamond with a distinctive colour.

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

A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.

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

To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

“I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.”

Would like

“Do you fancy going to town this weekend?”

To be sexually attracted to.

“I fancy that girl over there.”

To imagine, suppose.

“Fancy meeting you here!”

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

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

To breed (animals) as a hobby.