fancy
Translation
to want, to imagine, to have a crush on
Examples
Do you fancy a cup of tea?
Would you like a cup of tea?
I think he fancies you.
I think he has a crush on you.
Fancy seeing you here!
Imagine seeing you here!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to want (sth.) Do you fancy a drink?
((-ing)) to want to do (sth.) I fancy going to the movies tonight.
((sb.)) to be attracted to (sb.) She really fancies him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: want, desire, like, imagine
Etymology
A shortened form of 'fantasy', which comes from Old French 'fantasie' and ultimately Latin 'phantasia' ('imagination').
Memory Tips
Think 'fantasy.' If you can fantasize about it, you might 'fancy' it (want it or imagine it).