noun
fancier
noun
1
Someone with a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a particular hobby, especially breeding animals or plants.
"The pigeon fancier kept dozens of birds on his roof."
adjective
1
Comparative of fancy: more elaborate or upscale.
"We wanted somewhere fancier for our anniversary dinner."
How to Use Fancier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a noun, an enthusiast or breeder (like a "dog fancier"); as an adjective, the comparative of "fancy."
Common pairings
dog fancier
pigeon fancier
Word Forms
fanciers plural
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Etymology
From fancy + the agent suffix -er.