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Meaning of 'flimsy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Flimsy [ n.]
- Thin or transfer paper.
- A bank note.
2 . Flimsy [ superl.]
- Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection.

Meaning of 'flimsy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . flimsy [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not convincing
Example in sentence:
  • a flimsy argument;
  • as unconvincing as a forced smile
2 . flimsy [ s]
Meaning (2):
- lacking solidity or strength
Example in sentence:
  • a flimsy table;
  • flimsy construction;
  • vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction
Meaning (3):
- lacking substance or significance
Example in sentence:
  • a fragile claim to fame;
  • a tenuous argument;
  • a thin plot;
  • slight evidence

Nearby Words:

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