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- [pey-per thin]
- /ˈpeɪ pər θɪn/
- /ˈpeɪpə(r) θɪn/
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- [pey-per thin]
- /ˈpeɪ pər θɪn/
Definitions of paper-thin word
- adjective paper-thin extremely thin: a paper-thin razor blade. 1
- adjective paper-thin inadequate or unconvincing; flimsy: a paper-thin excuse. 1
- adjective paper-thin If something is paper-thin, it is very thin. 0
- adjective paper-thin extremely thin; as thin as paper 0
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Origin of paper-thin
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Paper-thin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paper-thin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for paper-thin
adj paper-thin
- cardboard — Cardboard is thick, stiff paper that is used, for example, to make boxes and models.
- disposable — designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
adjective paper-thin
- attenuate — To attenuate something means to reduce it or weaken it.
- attenuated — An attenuated object is unusually long and thin.
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