Associations to the word «Whim»

Wiktionary

WHIM, noun. A fanciful impulse, or whimsical idea
WHIM, noun. (mining) 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
WHIM, noun. A bird, the Eurasian wigeon.

Dictionary definition

WHIM, noun. A sudden desire; "he bought it on an impulse".
WHIM, noun. An odd or fanciful or capricious idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"; "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon"; "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it".

Wise words

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but principally by catch words.
Robert Louis Stevenson