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Fans — meaning in English

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English meaning

fancy verb British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.

Senses

Fans is used for these senses in English:

fancy The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
fandom The fans of a sport, activity, work, person etc., taken as a group.

fancy — full definition

verb British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.
adjective Elaborate, decorative, or of a superior grade.
noun A sudden liking, whim, or the imagination itself.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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