whim

noun
UK: /wɪm/
US: /wɪm/

  1. A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

    1. I bought it on a whim.
    2. On a sudden whim, she decided to redecorate her entire apartment, changing the colors.

  2. A passing fancy; an impulsive act.

    1. He quit his job on a whim.
    2. The decision to move to another country was more than just a passing whim; it was a carefully considered choice.

Synonyms

impulse fancy urge desire notion caprice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whim" in English means: A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained., A passing fancy; an impulsive act..

The phonetic transcription of "whim" is /wɪm/ in British English and /wɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whim": impulse, fancy, urge, desire, notion, caprice.

Example usage of "whim": "I bought it on a whim.". More examples on the page.