FLIMSY


Meaning of FLIMSY in English

(flimsier, flimsiest)

1.

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

...a ~ wooden door.

...a pair of ~ shoes.

ADJ

2.

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

...a very ~ pink chiffon nightgown.

ADJ

3.

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

The charges were based on very ~ evidence.

= weak, unconvincing

ADJ

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