The imagination.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
A whim.
Love or amorous attachment.
The object of inclination or liking.
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
A diamond with a distinctive colour.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
A bite-sized sponge cake, with a layer of cream, covered in icing.
(obsolete) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
(in-compounds, obsolete, slang) A colored neckerchief worn at prizefights to show support for a contender.

In a fancy manner; fancily.

(formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
(British) Would like; have a desire for.
(British, informal) To be sexually, aesthetically or romantically attracted to.
(dated) To imagine, suppose.
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.
(transitive) To breed (animals) as a hobby.

fancying

Toon populariteit in de loop van de tijd