whimsy
/ˈwɪmzi/ noun C2- A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
- An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
- A whim (capstan or vertical drum).
- A jigsaw puzzle piece that has been cut into a recognizable shape, as if on a whim; often the shape is representative of the theme of the image used for the puzzle.
- The support that protects a finished piece as it is detached from a punty.
Plural whimsies
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