They are similar but subtly different.
To fancy someone (a term mostly used in UK) is to want to have sex with them.
Having a crush (mostly used in US, especially among younger people) is to want to get to know someone, possibly eventually to have sex with them.
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When you fancy someone, it generally means you are attracted to them, and you may want to start a romantic relationship with them… On the other hand, having a crush usually refers to romantic feelings for someone that go unexpressed. I hope this helps you somewhat.
Yeah to me, i might find someone attractive but i dont have a crush on them
Yes.
Crush is more deeply involved than fancying is.
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They are almost synonymous.. Only thing is fancy is primarily sexual attraction, whereas a crush can be infatuation of your entire idea of them. Or you like that idea of them..
No. Fancying is just the way the British say it.
I think there is a little difference. Fancying means liking someone while having a crush is more romantic.
A crush is a very immature term. It says a lot about what you are like as a person.
One's used Brits, one's used by school kids
No. They're the same thing.
Yes it depends if you’re British or not
A guess a crush is more intense?
You're near 40 years old asking this? wow
I think they mean the same thing.
I think there is
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