Sekirov Dictionary

whimsy

/ˈwɪmzi/

noun 5
verb 1
adjective 1
forms 5

noun5

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A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
- […] Take heed of filling their [i.e., children's] heads with VVhimzies, and unprofitable Notions; for this vvill sooner learn them to be malepert and proud, than sober and humble. — 1663
An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
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A jigsaw puzzle piece that has been cut into a recognizable shape, as if on a whim; often the shape is representative of the theme of the image used for the puzzle.
- "Dori, you have to solve this puzzle!" / "Sure, right away doctor. Quality construction … clean edges. Oh, a whimsy!" — 2016
A whim (capstan or vertical drum).
The support that protects a finished piece as it is detached from a punty.

verb1

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

adjective1

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Synonym of whimsical.
- Whimsiest of the fairy brood, I cannot scold you if I would — 1898

forms

whimsied · whimsying · whimsies · whimsier · whimsiest

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