WHIMSY


Meaning of WHIMSY in English

n.

Variant: also whim · sey

Pronunciation: ' hwim-z ē , ' wim-

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural whimsies also whimseys

Etymology: irregular from whim-wham

Date: 1605

1 : WHIM , CAPRICE

2 : the quality or state of being whimsical or fanciful <the designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy >

3 : a fanciful or fantastic device, object, or creation especially in writing or art

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.