tickle someone's fancy
Spark someone's curiosity
To tickle someone's fancy is to appeal to them or capture their interest, usually in a whimsical or spontaneous way: Does anything on the menu tickle your fancy?
The phrase suggests attraction that's more playful than serious—something that delights rather than compels.
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- penchantIngrained liking or tendency
personal taste · imagination · captivate · amuse · charm · humor · whimsy · passion · laughter · hobby · thrill · fascinate · intrigue · tempt · inspiration · attract · desire · titillate
appeal and attraction
tickle someone's fancyrepel
Drive off or disgust
disgust · repulse · leave someone cold · revolt · turn off
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