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whima sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪm/

Korean meaning: 갑작스러운 욕구나 변덕, 특히 이상하거나 설명할 수 없는 것

Korean pronunciation: **윔**

Example Sentences

  • He bought a unicorn costume on a whim and wore it to work
  • Don't make important decisions on a whim
  • She quit her job on a whim to become a professional bubble wrap popper

whim

NOUN

//wɪm//

a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

whim concept
💡 Concept

A woman acts on a sudden whim to leave her cozy evening

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whim rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

On a whim in light so dim, she decided to trim!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/wɪm/
🇬🇧 UK/wɪm/

🌳Etymology

Rootwhim

Origin

The origin of 'whim' is uncertain, but it likely derives from the earlier word 'whimsy' or possibly from a Scandinavian source. It emerged in English around the 17th century, originally meaning a sudden turn or change of direction, later applied to sudden changes of mind.

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🎵Rhyme

dimtrimslimgrim
dim
trim
slim
grim

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He bought a unicorn costume on a whim and wore it to work

Don't make important decisions on a whim

😄 Fun example

She quit her job on a whim to become a professional bubble wrap popper

His sudden whim to learn the accordion surprised everyone

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

impulsecapricefancynotionurge

Antonyms

planintentiondeliberation

Related

spontaneousimpulsivecapriciouswhimsical