fency

¹ American  

[fen-see] / ˈfɛn si /

adjective

1. of or relating to fences.

   They added a fency barrier around the patio and pool areas.

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fency ² American  

[fen-see] / ˈfɛn si /

adjective

Slang.

1. a playful spelling of fancy, now often used in online communication and on social media.

   Goals—owning fency car, going to beach resort, dining out five nights a week.

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Etymology

Origin of fency¹

fence ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Origin of fency²

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

"Ann," he said in a low tone, and then "Fency!"

From Project Gutenberg

"Fency, Ann!" he said, not too buoyantly, "'aving a little 'ouse of our own!"

From Project Gutenberg

"Ann don't seem to fency a moty car," said Kipps.

From Project Gutenberg

"Fency," said Miss Gertrude coldly.

From Project Gutenberg

"And besides," said Miss Gertrude, "we do quite a lot of fency work."

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