/ Dictionary / Index W whim: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: whim Pronunciation: (hwim, wim), [key] — n. an odd or capricious notion or desire; a sudden or freakish fancy: a sudden whim to take a midnight walk. capricious humor: to be swayed by whim. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: whim (Thesaurus) whilst whimbrel Related Content Daily Word Quiz: supine Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language