whimsy
Meaning
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- A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
- An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
- A whim (capstan or vertical drum).
- A jigsaw puzzle piece that has been cut into a recognizable shape, as if on a whim; often the shape is representative of the theme of the image used for the puzzle.
- The support that protects a finished piece as it is detached from a punty.
Synonyms
quaintness
uneven temper
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈwɪmzi/
Etymology
Probably from whims + -y. Related to whim-wham, whim.
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