Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-tickle-someone's-fancy
idiom
/teɪk ˈtɪkəl ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈfænsi/
Definition
To please or excite someone; to appeal to someone’s interests or preferences.
Examples
- The colorful painting really took my fancy during the art exhibit.
- He showed me a book that seemed to tickle my fancy, and I couldn’t resist buying it.
- The new café downtown has a menu that certainly tickles the fancy of food lovers.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the action of capturing someone’s interest or delighting them in some way.
Synonyms
- appeal to
- delight
- attract
- please
