Flimsy: meaning, definitions and examples

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flimsy

 

[ หˆflษชmzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material quality

Easily damaged or destroyed; lacking strength or solidity.

Synonyms

delicate, fragile, frail, weak

Examples of usage

  • The flimsy structure collapsed after the storm.
  • Be careful with that flimsy glass, it may break easily.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality of argument

Lacking substance or basis; weak and unconvincing.

Synonyms

feeble, inadequate, shaky, unsubstantial

Examples of usage

  • The flimsy excuse he gave for being late was not believable.
  • The flimsy evidence presented in court was quickly dismissed.

Translations

Translations of the word "flimsy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zerbrechlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฝะดั–ั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kruchy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใ‚ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fragile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกgil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑlgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„†ๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krhek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brothรฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒคแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถvrษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frรกgil

Etymology

The word 'flimsy' originated in the mid-17th century from the obsolete verb 'flim', which means to deceive or to beguile. Over time, 'flimsy' evolved to describe something lacking substance or durability. It has been used in English literature to convey the idea of fragility and weakness in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,900, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.