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fancypants

/ˈfæn.siˌpænts/
fan · cy · pants
Plural:fancypants
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Adjective:fancypants
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fancypants Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Pretentious, overly elaborate, or ostentatiously sophisticated (often used humorously or disparagingly).

Example

"We decided to skip the fancypants bistro downtown and grab burgers at a local diner instead."

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• noun

1

A person who acts, dresses, or speaks in an overly sophisticated, pretentious, or showy manner (often used as a mildly teasing form of address).

Example

"Alright, Mr. Fancypants, tell us all about your private yacht tour of the Mediterranean."

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• Nearby Words

fancily
fanciness
fancy
fancypants
fandango
fandom
fanfare

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fancypants. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fancypants
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