Associations to the word «Flimsy»
Noun
- Pretext
- Shack
- Twig
- Drapery
- Excuse
- Barricade
- Sheet
- Fabric
- Partition
- Cot
- Gown
- Napkin
- Nest
- Veil
- Message
- Railing
- Latch
- Pretence
- Straw
- Mcqueen
- Assortment
- Raft
- Visor
- Crevice
- Envelope
- Flicker
- Bulkhead
- Looking
- Hut
- Canvas
- Skirt
- Slipper
- Hopper
- Pretension
- Shelter
- Bunk
- Racket
- Handwriting
- Lander
- Kite
- Scrap
- Barrier
- Evidence
- Pigeon
- Garment
- Corral
- Sled
- Robe
- Lock
- Woven
- Tunic
- Curtain
- Fence
- Rattle
- Accusation
- Interrogation
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
FLIMSY, adjective. Likely to bend or break under pressure; weak, shaky, flexible, or fragile.
FLIMSY, noun. Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.
FLIMSY, noun. (informal) (in the plural) Skimpy underwear.
Dictionary definition
FLIMSY, noun. A thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies.
FLIMSY, adjective. Lacking solidity or strength; "a flimsy table"; "flimsy construction".
FLIMSY, adjective. Not convincing; "unconvincing argument"; "as unconvincing as a forced smile".
FLIMSY, adjective. Lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.