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flimsy

flim·sy [ flímzee ] (comparative flim·si·er, superlative flim·si·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not strong: weak and too easily broken
flimsy furniture

2. easily torn: light, thin, and easily torn
a flimsy cotton blouse

3. unconvincing: difficult to believe or accept
The grounds for an appeal are flimsy at best.
a flimsy excuse

[Early 18th century. Probably < alteration of film after clumsy]

flim·si·ly adverb
flim·si·ness noun

Word Key: Synonyms

See fragile.

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