Definition of fancy

• n. - The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
• n. - An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
• n. - An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
• n. - Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
• n. - That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
• n. - A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
• v. i. - To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
• v. i. - To love.
• v. t. - To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
• v. t. - To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
• v. t. - To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
• a. - Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
• a. - Extravagant; above real value.