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Meaning of whim

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whim

Pronunciation:/wɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea

  2. A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes

verb

Definitions

  1. To be seized with a whim; to be capricious.