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Tickled her fancy 

After getting her present, it seemed to have tickled her fancy.
Tickled her fancy by samiam6977 January 16, 2009

passing fancy 

a novelty that captures the attention of the general public for a relatively brief period, until either people lose interest in it, or the next "big thing" comes along.

also, an infatuation or a temporary but intense emotional attachment toward an individual.
Just as the hoola hoop of the late 1950s, so too did the Rubiks Cube prove to be a passing fancy after it was introduced in the early 1980s.

I suppose Sue's brief relationship with Tim was just a passing fancy for her, as she's since returned to her husband.
passing fancy by Polo June 10, 2007

Big Red Fancy

Pseudonym for the Red Lobster restaurant. Amongst the rednecks or white trash in certain parts of the US, Red Lobster is the pinnacle of fine dining, and is reserved for any special occasion. (Anniversaries, wedding receptions, graduation parties, etc.)
No need to spend a lot of money for our wedding, after we're done at the court house we're going to head on to the Big Red Fancy for dinner.
Big Red Fancy by Chosepf March 17, 2011

Ranch Fancy 

Sophisticated cowboy cocktail attire or western wear for a formal setting or party
Did you spot Magnolia and Matt's classy duds at the box social? They were looking as ranch fancy as can be.
Ranch Fancy by goopceo April 24, 2023
Word of the Day on April 29, 2023

Gentleman's Fancy

The area between the balls and the butt hole.
Billy was quite thrilled when Giselda offered to lick his Gentleman's Fancy.

do you fancy 

This is most used in the British English, and it means "to want to have or do something"
- Do you fancy a drink this evening?
- I didn't fancy swimming in that water.
do you fancy by vignomos July 20, 2016