Whimsy Definition

wĭmzē, hwĭm-
whimseys, whimsies
noun
whimsies
An odd or sudden fancy; whim.
Webster's New World
Curious, quaint, or fanciful humor.
Poems full of whimsy.
Webster's New World
Something odd or whimsical, as an art object, piece of writing, etc.
Webster's New World

(mining) A whim.

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verb

To fill with whimsies or whims; to make fantastic; to craze.

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Other Word Forms of Whimsy

Noun

Singular:
whimsy
Plural:
whimsies

Origin of Whimsy

  • Probably from whim-wham fanciful object

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Whimsy Sentence Examples

  • Oh, for the flimsy pensioners and truculent barrow boys of yesteryear - whither the legions of faint hearted English whimsy?

  • You can try a touch a whimsy in your powder room that you wouldn't consider adding to a great room or den.

  • If you are into whimsy, you might enjoy the wide variety of resin designs available that feature an engaging French waiter holding a bottle of wine.

  • A parrot wine holder is a way to add a bit of whimsy to your wine accessory collection.

  • Oil lamps can add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home.

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Words Starting With

WWHWHI

Words Ending With

YSYMSY

Unscrambles

whimsy

Words Starting With W and Ending With Y

Starts With W & Ends With YStarts With WH & Ends With YStarts With W & Ends With SY

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With W6 Letter Words Ending With Y