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What Does Whimsy Mean?

Noun

  • A playful or fanciful idea or action.
  • A sudden wish or desire that is not based on reason.

Whimsy — Full Explanation

Whimsy is when things are playful and a little bit silly, like a story with talking animals or a funny game.

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Whimsy Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
खुशमिज़ाजी

khushmizaaji

मज़ेदार

mazedaar

खुशमिज़ाजी

khushmizaaji

kannada
ವಿಮ್ಸಿ (Vimsi)

vimsi

ಆನಂದ (Aananda)

aananda

ಹಾಸ್ಯ (Haasya)

haasya

bengali
অদ্ভুত (odbhut)

odbhut

আনন্দ (anondo)

anondo

মজার (mojar)

mojar

spanish
capricho en español

ka-PRI-cho

fantasía en español

fan-ta-SI-a

capricho en español

ka-PRI-cho

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whimsy

What does 'whimsy' mean?
Whimsy means a playful or fanciful idea or action. It's something that is fun and a little silly.
How do you pronounce 'whimsy'?
You pronounce 'whimsy' like this: 'WIM-zee'.
What is the origin of the word 'whimsy'?
The word 'whimsy' comes from the word 'whim', which means a sudden idea or fancy. It has been used since the 1700s.
What is the meaning of 'whimsy' in Bengali?
The word 'whimsy' in Bengali is 'অদ্ভুততা' (Ōdbhutatā).