fancy
/ˈfæn.si/
The imagination.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
A whim.
I had a fancy to learn to play the flute.
Love or amorous attachment.
He took a fancy to her.
The object of inclination or liking.
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot.
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident.
A diamond with a distinctive colour.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).