noun
fancier
Fancier (noun) means someone with a strong interest in or enthusiasm for a particular hobby, especially breeding animals or plants. Example: “The pigeon fancier kept dozens of birds on his roof.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- fanciers
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Etymology
From fancy + the agent suffix -er.
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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.
