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flimsy

flim·sy

flimsy

 
pronunciation:
flIm zi
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: flimsier, flimsiest
definition: not solid or strong; weak.
The flimsy paper plate fell apart.
 
synonyms:
fragile, rickety, weak
antonyms:
solid, sound, stout, strong, sturdy
similar words:
delicate, frail, light, shabby, shaky, sheer, slight, thin
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derivations: flimsily (adv.), flimsiness (n.)