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tickle
Verb
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When you tickle someone, you touch them in a way that makes them laugh.
He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.
tickle
Noun
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The act of tickling.
fancy
Adjective
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If something is fancy, it nicer than usual, often with decorations and bright colours.
That's a very fancy dress you're wearing.
We tried to make things look fancy for the party.
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A fancy restaurant, party, etc. is fashionable and expensive.
She's going to a fancy party and the rest of us aren't welcome.
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Fancy movements are difficult but done with a lot of skill.
He got around the other players with some very fancy footwork.
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Fancy apples, tuna, etc. are the best kind of that food.
Cherries from Canada can be marked either "CANADA FANCY", "CANADA CHOICE" or "CANADA STANDARD"
fancy
Verb
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If you fancy something, you like or want it.
No thanks. I don't really fancy coffee.
I thought you might fancy a drink.
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If you fancy someone, you like them in a sexual way.
She's very nice, but I don't really fancy her, if you get my meaning.
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If you fancy yourself something, you think you are that (but maybe other people don't agree).
He fancies himself a great football player.
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If you fancy something up, you make it more fancy.
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You say "Fancy that!" or fancy something, to show that you're surprised about it or think it unlikely.
Fancy her getting the job!
fancy
Noun
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A fancy is a like or a wish.
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A fancy is an idea or a dream.
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Fancy is imagination.