fancy; ornate; decorative
Describes something elaborately decorated, whimsical, or not plain; often used for accessories, stationery, and design.
She likes fancy accessories.
This notebook is popular for its fancy design.
Refers to a sudden idea, imaginative thought, or capricious desire; less common than the adjectival use.
That's just a whim.
His head is full of fancies.
fancy store; novelty shop
fancy dress; costume
fancy ball; costume ball; masquerade ball
fancy meat; offal
Borrowed from English 'fancy', used in Japanese since the 20th century.