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- [flim-zee]
- /ˈflɪm zi/
- /ˈflɪm.zi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flim-zee]
- /ˈflɪm zi/
Definitions of flimsy word
- adjective flimsy without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure. 1
- adjective flimsy weak; inadequate; not effective or convincing: a flimsy excuse. 1
- noun plural flimsy a thin kind of paper, especially for use in making several copies at a time of an article, telegraphic dispatch, or the like, as in newspaper work. 1
- noun plural flimsy a copy of a report or dispatch on such paper. 1
- noun flimsy A document, esp. a copy, made on very thin paper. 1
- adjective flimsy material: thin, light 1
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Origin of flimsy
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; flim- (perhaps metathetic variant of film) + -sy
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Parts of speech for Flimsy
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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flimsy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flimsy
adj flimsy
- shaky — tending to shake or tremble.
- decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
- insubstantial — not substantial or real; lacking substance: an insubstantial world of dreams.
- tacky — not tasteful or fashionable; dowdy.
- rickety — likely to fall or collapse; shaky: a rickety chair.
adjective flimsy
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
- unconvincing — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
- implausible — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- tenuous — lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak: a tenuous argument.
noun flimsy
- offprint — Also called separate. a reprint of an article that originally appeared as part of a larger publication.
- reproduction — the act or process of reproducing.
- photostat — a camera for making facsimile copies of documents, drawings, etc., in the form of paper negatives on which the positions of lines, objects, etc., in the originals are maintained.
- re-creation — the act of creating anew.
- transcription — the act or process of transcribing.
Antonyms for flimsy
adj flimsy
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- sturdy — strongly built; stalwart; robust: sturdy young athletes.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- plausible — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
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