1. imaginative or whimsical ideas; fantasies
2. sudden desires or preferences for something

1. imagines or believes something to be true
2. feels attracted to or desires someone or something
Usage: informal

Examples

• She had romantic fancies about living in Paris.
• His fancies often led him to make impulsive purchases.
• The child’s fancies included dragons and magical kingdoms.
• He fancies himself a great chef, but his cooking is mediocre.
• She fancies that new restaurant downtown.
• Do you fancy a cup of tea?
• The artist’s fancies were reflected in her surreal paintings.