whimwham (hwimhwam)

[A varied reduplication of whim1. Cf. flimflam.] A plaything; a toy; a freak or whim; whi an odd device. Nay, not that way; They'll pull you all to pieces for your whim - whams , Your garters, and your gloves. Fletcher and Shirley , Night-Walker, i. 5. Your studied whim - whams , and your fine set faces- What have these got ye? proud and harsh opinions. Fletcher , Wild goose Chase, iii. 1.