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Whim Bre /Wɪm/Name /Wɪm/ Noun Countable, Uncountable]A Sudden Sth Unusual UnnecessaryHe

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[countable, uncountable]a sudden wish to do or have sth, especially when it is sth unusual or unnecessaryHe was forced to pander to her every whim. We bought the house on a whim. My duties seem to change daily at the whim of the boss. the whims of fashion She hires and fires people at whim.

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