on a whim

phrase

: because of a sudden decision

He quit his job on a whim.

Examples of on a whim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McDonnell once bought a $6,000 piano on a whim, and Carroll dealt with lenders looking for her. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

Those skills are put to similar use in Tony, in which Bourdain travels to Provincetown on a whim in hopes of impressing a girl (Emilia Jones) by lying about receiving a fellowship to write a novel. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Belk adds that having a short supply of limited-edition items can be a strategic tool to encourage customers to spend more on a whim. — Matt Minton, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

The brothers and the Black Keys auteur met on a whim several years ago. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for on a whim

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