при́хоть — meaning in English

English meaning

• fancy verb British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.
• folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
• whim noun A sudden, playful, or impulsive idea or desire, with little or no real reason behind it.

Senses

при́хоть is used for these senses in English:

• fancy A whim.
• folly Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.
• whim A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

fancy — full definition

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

folly — full definition

1. noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
2. noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.

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