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whim-wham

noun
\ ˈhwim-ˌhwam How to pronounce whim-wham (audio) , ˈwim-ˌwam\

Definition of whim-wham

1 : a whimsical object or device especially of ornament or dress
2 : fancy, whim
3 whim-whams plural : jitters

First Known Use of whim-wham

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for whim-wham

origin unknown

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