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whim

/hwɪm/ noun · British & US
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What does whim mean?

noun

A sudden, unaccountable idea or feeling; a capricious or whimsical notion. A feeling or mood that is fleeting and unpredictable.

Example

"She had a whim to travel to Europe and spent the next few months planning the trip."

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