adjective
fancied
FAN-sihd
adjective
1
Existing only in the imagination.
"His fancied grievances kept him up at night."
2
Expected or tipped to win.
"The fancied horse finished last."
3
British informal: found attractive.
"She was the girl he'd fancied since school."
How to Use Fancied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither imagined/made-up, expected to succeed (especially in racing/sports betting), or (informally) someone you're attracted to.
UK vs US
The "attracted to" sense is mainly British informal usage.
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Etymology
From fancy + -ed.