flimsy

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: onionskinunconvincingfragileslighttenuousthin

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copiesSynonyms: onionskin

Adjective (3)

  1. lacking solidity or strength“a flimsy table”“flimsy construction”
  2. not convincing“unconvincing argument”“as unconvincing as a forced smile”Synonyms: unconvincing
  3. lacking substance or significance; a fragile claim to fame"“slight evidence”“a tenuous argument”“a thin plot”Synonyms: fragileslighttenuousthin
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Flimsy \Flim"sy\, a. [Compar. Flimsier; superl. Flimsiest.] [Cf. W. llymsi naked, bare, empty, sluggish, spiritless. Cf. Limsy.] Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection. [1913 Webster]

Proud of a vast extent of flimsy lines. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

All the flimsy furniture of a country miss's brain. --Sheridan.

Syn: Weak; feeble; superficial; shallow; vain. [1913 Webster]

Flimsy \Flim"sy\, n.

1.Thin or transfer paper. [1913 Webster]

2.A bank note. [Slang, Eng.] [1913 Webster]

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