whimsy

whimsy

noun

Definition of WHIMSY

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action <the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent>

Synonyms bee, caprice, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, maggot, megrim, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whimsy (also whimsey)

Related Words capriciousness, fancifulness, fantasy (also phantasy), freakishness, impetuosity, whimsicality; conceit; concept, conception, image, impression, mind's eye, picture, thought; brainstorm, inspiration

Variants of WHIMSY

whimsy also whimsey