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

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

Comparative of fancy: more elaborate or upscale.

"We wanted somewhere fancier for our anniversary dinner."

How to use fancier

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Rhymes for fancier

bier tier pier crier skier trier Meier Grier Drier Xavier copier vizier

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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.