Simple Definition of whimsy

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whimsy

noun

variants also US whimsey
: a playful or amusing quality : a sense of humor or playfulness
The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
a bit of decorative whimsy

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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/whimsy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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