flimsy
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zi adjective
1.
without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
2.
weak; inadequate; not effective or convincing: a flimsy excuse.
noun
3.
a thin kind of paper, especially for use in making several copies at a time of an article, telegraphic dispatch, or the like, as in newspaper work.
4.
a copy of a report or dispatch on such paper.
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World English Dictionary
flimsy (ˈflɪmzɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , -sier, -siest | |
| 1. | not strong or substantial; fragile: a flimsy building |
| 2. | light and thin: a flimsy dress |
| 3. | unconvincing or inadequate; weak: a flimsy excuse |
| —n | |
| 4. | thin paper used for making carbon copies of a letter, etc |
| 5. | a copy made on such paper |
| 6. | a slang word for banknote |
| [C17: of uncertain origin] | |
| 'flimsily | |
| —adv | |
| 'flimsiness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
flimsy
1702, perhaps a metathesis of film "gauzy covering."
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Example sentences
Strong words for someone whose flimsy camp was in easy range of naval guns.
Thin, flimsy pieces tend to get caught in mail processing equipment.
Training shoes with heavy, cushioned soles and arch supports are preferable to flimsy sneakers and light racing flats.
Light-weight but fabric is more substantial than many other travel pants that feel too flimsy.
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