FANCY
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfæn.si//
noun
- (obsolete) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad."[He] ſung thoſe tunes to the ouer-ſchutcht huſwiues, that he heard the Car-men whiſtle, and ſware they were his fancies or his good-nights, […]"
- (obsolete, slang, in combination) A colored neckerchief worn at prizefights to show support for a contender."the yellow fancy; the cream fancy; the blood-red fancy"
adj
- (colloquial) Unnecessarily complicated."I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."
- (obsolete) Extravagant; above real value."This anxiety never degenerated into a monomania, like that which led his [Frederick the Great's] father to pay fancy prices for giants."
adv
- (nonstandard) In a fancy manner; fancily."I igonored it, hurdling her navel, riding her torso and taking both her breasts in my hands and mashing them none too fancy."
verb
- (formal) To appreciate without jealousy or greed."I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine."
- (British) Would like; have a desire for."I fancy a burger tonight for dinner."
- (British, informal) To be sexually, aesthetically or romantically attracted to."I fancy that girl over there."
- (dated or in a set phrase) To imagine, suppose."[dated] I fancy you'll want something to drink after your long journey."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'FANCY'?
The word FANCY is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
N1
C3
Y4
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FANCY'?
The word FANCY is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
N2
C4
Y3
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.