Whim Wham

Pronunciation: /wɪm wæm/

Definitions of whim wham

noun a decorative object or trinket

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a whim wham at the souvenir shop.

A2 She collects all sorts of whim whams, from keychains to figurines.

B1 The room was filled with whimsical whim whams that added a playful touch.

B2 The artist's studio was cluttered with colorful whim whams that inspired creativity.

C1 The antique store had a rare collection of valuable whim whams from different eras.

C2 The museum exhibit showcased a variety of historical whim whams that fascinated visitors.

Examples of whim wham in a Sentence

formal The chef garnished the dessert with a delicate whim wham.

informal I couldn't resist buying that cute little whim wham for my desk.

slang I found a cool whim wham at the flea market yesterday.

figurative Her decision to quit her job on a whim was a real whim wham for her boss.

Grammatical Forms of whim wham

• past tense: whim whammed
• plural: whim whams
• comparative: more whim wham
• superlative: most whim wham
• present tense: whim whams
• future tense: will whim wham
• perfect tense: has whim whammed
• continuous tense: is whim whamming
• singular: whim wham
• positive degree: whim wham
• infinitive: to whim wham
• gerund: whim whamming
• participle: whim whammed

Origin and Evolution of whim wham

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whim wham' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'whim-wham' which was used to describe something frivolous or nonsensical.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'whim wham' has evolved to refer to something trivial or insignificant, often used in a playful or humorous context.