whim
nounmasculine/kɐˈpɾi.ʃu/medium
ca·pri·cho
Definitions
1A sudden and passing desire, often without apparent rational motive.
She bought the shoes on a whim.
He is a man who acts on his whims.
Common collocations
on a whima sudden whim
2Meticulous and dedicated effort in the execution of something.
The furniture was crafted with great care.
She arranged the flowers with care.
Common collocations
with great caretake care over something
Etymology
Do italiano 'capriccio' (medo súbito, fantasia), possivelmente de 'capo' (cabeça) + 'riccio' (ouriço).