fancier
15
7.4
- noun
- /ˈfænʃər/
:
aficionado
- She is a dedicated fancier of rare cat breeds and often attends shows to meet other enthusiasts.
- fancier restaurants
- pigeon fanciers
- dog fanciers
Examples
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As a bird fancier, he spends hours researching different species and their care requirements.
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A few months ago, I mentioned to my husband that I wanted a fancier coffee maker.
Blog text (26) -
She is a cat fancier, always on the lookout for a new lap-cat.
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Some birds have been taken out of their cages and are being expertly examined by pigeon fanciers.
Fiction book (2001) -
Participants in affinity groups are enabled to express their identities (e.g., as Havanese dog fanciers) through the online forum.
Academic text (2015) -
The local art fancier organizes events to promote appreciation for local artists and their work.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show
428
2.5
A person who likes something very much, especially books or music
353
1.6
A person who likes and supports someone or something
194
1.9
A person who really likes and supports someone or something
81
3.4
A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject
37
4.7
A person who likes an activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it
35
7.5
A person who loves something and spends a lot of time on it
27
7.7
A person who really likes and knows a lot about a subject or activity
27
7.3
A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly
25
6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
12
3.5
A person who does an activity for fun, not as a job
8
7.6
A woman who shows very strong excitement for a celebrity or show
4
4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
4
2.7
A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot
3
3.7
A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support
1
7.5
A person who is very eager to answer questions or take part
A person who loves an activity very much and spends a lot of time on it
A person who is very excited about an activity and does it a lot
Compounds
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fancier comes from the simpler word fancy, which first meant 'imagination' and later 'to like'. So a fancier is literally someone who 'fancies' something, a person who really likes it or has it as a hobby.