fancier
2 synonyms for fancier, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone with a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a particular hobby, especially breeding animals or plants.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fancier
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dog fancier
pigeon fancier
Etymology
From fancy + the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of fancier →Frequently asked questions
What does “fancier” mean?
The word “fancier” means someone with a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a particular hobby, especially breeding animals or plants. In plain terms, as a noun, an enthusiast or breeder (like a "dog fancier"); as an adjective, the comparative of "fancy.".
How do you use “fancier” in a sentence?
Here is “fancier” used in a sentence: “The pigeon fancier kept dozens of birds on his roof.”
What part of speech is “fancier”?
Depending on how it is used, “fancier” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “fancier” have?
“Fancier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone with a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a particular hobby, especially breeding animals or plants.
