wimsey

/ˈwɪmsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A whimsical or fanciful idea, or an eccentric or unconventional person.

“He’s a bit of a wimsey, always coming up with outlandish schemes.”

2. noun

A small, usually insignificant, matter or detail.

“The wimsey of the issue was the fact that the door was slightly ajar.”

Synonyms

  • eccentric
  • whimsy

Antonyms

  • conventionality
  • practicality