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Flimsy Common

Flimsy has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

2

Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.

Adjective
1

lacking solidity or strength

"a flimsy table"

"flimsy construction"

"vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction"

2

not convincing

"a flimsy argument"

"as unconvincing as a forced smile"

3

lacking substance or significance

"slight evidence"

"a tenuous argument"

"a thin plot"

"a fragile claim to fame"

4

Likely to bend or break under pressure.

Example Sentences
"a flimsy table" adjective
"flimsy construction" adjective
"vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction" adjective
"a flimsy argument" adjective
"as unconvincing as a forced smile" adjective
"slight evidence" adjective
"a tenuous argument" adjective
"a thin plot" adjective
"a fragile claim to fame" adjective
Related Terms
Antonyms
convincing
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
typewriter paper
Rhyming Words
mamsy ramsy mimsy momsy mumsy whimsy slimsy primsy clumsy
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