Here's a Really Fancy Prosthetic Hand

This is cool...but I would want it strong enough to crush the glass bottle!

Drew K

This work is truly impressive.

I wouldn't call it 'fancy' though. Using 'fancy' to describe a creation of this caliber, doesn't do it justice.

While I realize that by dictionary definition the usage is not strictly incorrect, nuances of meaning often have significant impact on the message as a whole.

IMHO, when 'fancy' is used to describe an object or substance, it connotes an effort to distinguish and/or increase perceived value mainly through changes to presentation or outward appearance.

'Fancy cat litter' and 'Fancy tuna' both come to mind.

The quintessential example of 'fancy' as a physical description is the 'Fancy Goldfish'. Enhanced through selective breeding with features such as quadruple tail, bulging eyes and pillow-puff head, not to improved swimming speed, vision around corner, or glass crash test ratings, but for aesthetics alone....to each their own.

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This bionic hand is far better than 'fancy'.