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flimsy
01
likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
flimsiest
Comparative
flimsier
gradable
Examples
The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when it was lifted.
02
lacking credibility, believability, or sound reasoning
Examples
His explanation for missing the deadline was flimsy and failed to satisfy his manager.
03
(of clothing, fabric, etc.) light, thin, or delicate in structure
Examples
The flimsy curtain barely blocked any light from entering the room.
Flimsy
01
a thin, lightweight, translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies in typewriting or printing
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
flimsies
Examples
She inserted a flimsy between the sheets to create a duplicate.
Lexical Tree
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