Whim: meaning, definitions and examples

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whim

[ wɪm ]

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sudden desire

A sudden wish or desire, often without a logical basis or reason.

Synonyms

caprice, impulse, whimsy

Examples of usage

I bought that dress on a whim.
She decided to travel to Paris on a whim.

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fanciful idea

An odd or fanciful notion or idea.

Synonyms

conception, fantasy, notion

Examples of usage

He always has whims about becoming a famous actor.
Her whims about starting her own business never seem to materialize.

Translations

Translations of the word "whim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capricho

🇮🇳 मौज

🇩🇪 Laune

🇮🇩 keinginan

🇺🇦 примха

🇵🇱 kaprys

🇯🇵 気まぐれ (kimagure)

🇫🇷 caprice

🇪🇸 capricho

🇹🇷 kapris

🇰🇷 변덕 (byeondeok)

🇸🇦 نزوة

🇨🇿 rozmar

🇸🇰 rozmar

🇨🇳 奇想 (qíxiǎng)

🇸🇮 muhavost

🇮🇸 duttlung

🇰🇿 қызық

🇬🇪 გაბზარვა (gabzarva)

🇦🇿 naz

🇲🇽 capricho

Word origin

The word 'whim' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the English dialect word 'whim-wham', which meant a whim or fancy. It is believed to have roots in the Middle Dutch word 'wim-wam', meaning a trinket or bauble.