Meaning & Definition of Flimsy in English
English⟶
Flimsy
/flɪmzi/
noun
1. A thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
synonym:
- onionskin,
- flimsy
adjective
1. Lacking solidity or strength
- "A flimsy table"
- "Flimsy construction"
synonym:
- flimsy
2. Not convincing
- "Unconvincing argument"
- "As unconvincing as a forced smile"
synonym:
- unconvincing,
- flimsy
3. Lacking substance or significance
- "Slight evidence"
- "A tenuous argument"
- "A thin plot"
- A fragile claim to fame"
synonym:
- flimsy,
- fragile,
- slight,
- tenuous,
- thin
Examples of using
For some inexplicable reason, the flimsy shack survived the storm.