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flimsy

/ˈflɪmzi/

noun

Meaning

  • Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.

  • A service certificate

  • (in the plural) Skimpy underwear.

  • A banknote.

adjective

Meaning

  • Likely to bend or break under pressure.

    "He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment."

  • Weak; ill-founded.

    "a flimsy excuse"

Synonyms

feeble,
unconvincing,
weak,
flexible,
fragile,
shaky,
weak