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| flim·sy [ flímzee ] (comparative flim·si·er, superlative flim·si·est) |
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1. not strong: weak and too easily broken
  flimsy furniture
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2. easily torn: light, thin, and easily torn
a flimsy cotton blouse
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3. unconvincing: difficult to believe or accept
The grounds for an appeal are flimsy at best.
a flimsy excuse
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| [Early 18th century. Probably < alteration of film after clumsy] |
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| flim·si·ly adverb |
| flim·si·ness noun |
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