Definition of "whim" in Anglais

noun

1. A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

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

verb

1. (rare, intransitive) To be seized with a whim; to be capricious.

noun

1. A bird, the Eurasian wigeon.