nyck — meaning in English Swedish → English · translate English → Swedish instead English meaning caprice noun A sudden, impulsive change of mind or behavior with no clear reason. whim noun A sudden, playful, or impulsive idea or desire, with little or no real reason behind it. Senses nyck is used for these senses in English: caprice An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion. whim A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea. Related Swedish words infall påhitt ryck