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What is the meaning of fancy someone?

What is the meaning of fancy someone?

A fancy is a liking or desire for someone or something, especially one that does not last long. If you fancy someone, you feel attracted to them, especially in a sexual way.

Is Fancy a British word?

Some standard dictionaries label “fancy” as a British usage when it means to want (“Do you fancy fish and chips tonight?”), to like or have a crush on (“She obviously fancies him”), to favor (“What team do you fancy in the finals?”), or when used imperatively to express surprise (“Fancy her winning the lottery!”).

Is fancy the same as like?

‘Fancy’ is a very particular kind of ‘like’, however. To fancy someone is to think it might be very nice indeed to kiss them or something of that kind. Don’t use ‘fancy’ when all you mean is ‘like’!

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What does dont fancy mean?

Filters. (slang, idiomatic, humorous) Used to reserve the right to chat up an attractive woman, who is with an unattractive woman. phrase.

How do you use fancy?

fancy doing something Fancy meeting you here! fancy something ‘She remembered my name after all those years. ‘ ‘Fancy that!…

  1. fancy something Fancy a drink?
  2. I fancied a change of scene.
  3. She didn’t fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark.
  4. fancy doing something Do you fancy going out this evening?

What is a Johnny in England?

johnny (plural johnnies) (UK, slang) A condom.

What do British people call chips?

crisps
Brits say “crisps,” Americans say “potato chips.” Since Brits refer to fries as “chips,” they have a different name than Americans for potato chips ― “crisps.”

How do Brits say drunk?

Pissed / Pished Strictly speaking, “pissed” (or “pished” in Scotland) is a swear word and you shouldn’t use it in a formal, professional or school context. However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk.