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Meaning of flimsy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flimsy

Pronunciation:/ˈflɪmzi/

noun

Definitions

  1. Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.

  2. A service certificate

  3. (in the plural) Skimpy underwear.

  4. A banknote.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Likely to bend or break under pressure.

    Example: He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment.

    Synonyms:flexiblefragileshakyweak
    Antonyms:robuststrongsturdy

  2. Weak; ill-founded.

    Example: a flimsy excuse

    Synonyms:feebleunconvincingweak
    Antonyms:substantiatedwell-founded
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/flimsy

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