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Meaning and definition for "whim" word

[noun] a whimsical idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"
[noun] a sudden desire; "he bought it on impulse"
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\Whim\, n. [Cf. {Whimbrel}.] (Zo["o]l.) The European widgeon. [Prov. Eng.]
\Whim\, n. [Cf. Icel. hwima to wander with the eyes, vim giddiness, Norw. kvima to whisk or flutter about, to trifle, Dan. vimse to skip, whisk, jump from one thing to another, dial. Sw. hvimsa to be unsteady, dizzy, W. chwimio to move briskly.] 1. A sudden turn or start of the mind; a temporary eccentricity; a freak; a fancy; a capricious notion; a humor; a caprice. Let every man enjoy his whim. --Churchill. 2. (Mining) A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes; -- called also {whim gin}, and {whimsey}. {Whim gin} (Mining), a whim. See {Whim}, 2. {Whim shaft} (Mining), a shaft through which ore, water, etc., is raised from a mine by means of a whim. Syn: Freak; caprice; whimsey; fancy. Usage: {Whim}, {Freak}, {Caprice}. Freak denotes an impulsive, inconsiderate change of mind, as by a child or a lunatic. Whim is a mental eccentricity due to peculiar processes or habits of thought. Caprice is closely allied in meaning to freak, but implies more definitely a quality of willfulness or wantonness.
\Whim\, v. i. To be subject to, or indulge in, whims; to be whimsical, giddy, or freakish. [R.] --Congreve.

Synonyms for whim

caprice, impulse, notion, vagary, whimsey, whimsy

See also: desire | idea | thought |

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Let's analyse "whim" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MIHW. Average typing speed for these characters is 1090 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: whim: 9 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: whim: 5 + 8 + 9 + 4 = 26, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
W (1) 23 King of Wands Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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