flimsy — very thin and easily damaged; weak and unconvincing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very thin and easily damaged; weak and unconvincing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɪmzi/
Korean meaning: 얇고 약한, 부실한; 설득력이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **플림**지
Example Sentences
- His flimsy alibi couldn't fool the detective who had seen every trick in the book.
- The flimsy paper dress lasted exactly one dance before falling apart at prom.
- My flimsy umbrella turned inside out and broke the moment I stepped outside.
flimsy
ADJECTIVE//ˈflɪmzi//
very thin and easily damaged; weak and unconvincing
A worker struggles with a flimsy wooden panel bending in the wind
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Her flimsy dress can't contain her whimsy as she does the shimmy!
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Origin
The word 'flimsy' originated in the mid-18th century, likely from the word 'flim' (a thin piece or film) combined with the suffix '-sy'. The exact ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be related to Old Norse or similar Germanic roots referring to something thin or insubstantial.
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“His flimsy alibi couldn't fool the detective who had seen every trick in the book.”
“The flimsy paper dress lasted exactly one dance before falling apart at prom.”
“My flimsy umbrella turned inside out and broke the moment I stepped outside.”
“The prosecution's case was built on flimsy evidence that wouldn't stand up in court.”
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