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
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.