Tickle somebody’s fancy

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verb

To interest or appeal to someone.

The idea of going to a spa for the weekend might tickle your fancy.
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Often appears as...

  • something might tickle someone’s fancy
  • do any of these tickle your fancy?

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To interest or appeal to someone.

The idea of going to a spa for the weekend might tickle your fancy.
Visual representation of "tickle somebody’s fancy" - To interest or appeal to someone

Often appears as...

  • something might tickle someone’s fancy
  • do any of these tickle your fancy?

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Light-hearted Tone

The phrase often suggests a playful or less serious interest, rather than deep fascination.

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A whimsical hat display in the store window tickled her fancy.
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Personal Appeal

Use it to express personal interest or pleasure, indicating something is especially appealing to you.

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Vintage cars really tickle his fancy.
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Subjective Taste

What tickles someone's fancy might not interest others, showing subjectivity in preferences.

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I'm not sure if opera will tickle your fancy, but it's worth a try!
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