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flimsy
('fl/I/mz/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • not convincing(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    unconvincing
    Antonym:
    convincing
    source: wordnet30
  • Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies(noun.substance)
    Synonym:
    onionskin
    source: wordnet30
  • Thin or transfer paper.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • lacking solidity or strength(adj.all)
    Example:
    A flimsy table.
    Flimsy construction.
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking substance or significance(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    fragile, slight, tenuous, thin
    source: wordnet30
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