Definition of Flimsy
Flimsy
flim·sy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
fragile, not strong or solid, lacking in physical substance or strength and thus easy to damage;
e.g. She dropped the flimsy box and it broke into pieces.
(adjective)
light, thin, and insubstantial, typically used to describe clothing or fabric;
e.g. I doubt that her flimsy jacket will keep her warm.
(adjective)
of inferior quality, make with poor workmanship or using inadequate materials;
e.g. The flimsy table shook whenever anything was placed on it.
(adjective)
weak, with little worth or substance, unconvincing or implausible, used to describe a story or account;
e.g. He mumbled a flimsy excuse for why he hadn't been able to come.
(noun)
in British usage, a type of thin, lightweight paper, or a document/copy printed on such paper;
e.g. She was given a flimsy of the agreement, and he kept the original copy.
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