fancier

fan·ci·er

noun \ˈfan(t)-sē-ər\

Definition of FANCIER

1

: one that has a special liking or interest

2

: a person who breeds or grows a particular animal or plant for points of excellence <a pigeon fancier>

Examples of FANCIER

1. <chocolate fanciers generally like their favorite confection without the addition of milk or a lot of sugar>

First Known Use of FANCIER

1751

Related to FANCIER

Synonyms: addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, bug, devotee, enthusiast, fanatic, fan, fiend, fool, freak, habitué (also habitue), head, hound, junkie (also junky), lover, maniac, maven (also mavin), nut, sucker

Antonyms: nonfan

Related Words: groupie; admirer, amateur, collector, connoisseur, dilettante; authority, expert; adherent, convert, cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, votary; advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, exponent, friend, patron, promoter, proponent, supporter; partisan (also partizan), zealot; booster, rooter, well-wisher; faddist

Near Antonyms: nonadmirer; belittler, carper, critic, detractor

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