FLIMSY


Meaning of FLIMSY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ flɪmzi ]

( flimsier, flimsiest)

1.

A flimsy object is weak because it is made of a weak material, or is badly made.

...a flimsy wooden door.

...a pair of flimsy shoes.

ADJ

2.

Flimsy cloth or clothing is thin and does not give much protection.

...a very flimsy pink chiffon nightgown.

ADJ

3.

If you describe something such as evidence or an excuse as flimsy , you mean that it is not very good or convincing.

The charges were based on very flimsy evidence.

= weak, unconvincing

ADJ

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