How to Pronounce "whim"

word

/ˈhwɪm/

wim

/wˈɪm/

wim

Definition

A sudden or unusual idea, wish, or action that comes to your mind without much reason or planning.

American English

/ˈhwɪm/

British English

/wˈɪm/

wim

She bought a new hat on a whim.

He traveled to Paris on a whim.

A whim can lead to surprising adventures.

It was just a whim, but we ended up adopting a puppy.