flimsier; flimsiest
1
a
: lacking in physical strength or substance
flimsy silks
wore a flimsy dress
b
: of inferior materials and workmanship
flimsy construction
2
: having little worth or plausibility
a flimsy excuse
a movie with a flimsy plot
plural flimsies
chiefly British
: a lightweight paper used especially for multiple copies
also
: a document printed on flimsy
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Examples of flimsy in a Sentence
Adjective
a flimsy piece of material
They have only the flimsiest of evidence against him.
a movie with a flimsy plot
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
For that to happen, there would have to be a song on the soundtrack worth remembering, and every number in the latest Disney sequel feels as flimsy and disposable as the last.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
The black bistro-style handles felt sophisticated (and matched my glossy black dishes), but the materials were cheap, and within a year or two, those cool handles had separated from the flimsy stainless steel.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024
The best house shoes for women are hardly limited to fluffy, flimsy slippers—there are clogs, sturdy indoor-outdoor options, and slides that’ll keep you comfy while tackling your chores, grabbing the mail, or relaxing with your favorite comfort show.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Asgard Chelsea Ankle Waterproof Rain Boots Boots can be a headache to pack, but this rubber pair is lightweight without feeling flimsy.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
For that to happen, there would have to be a song on the soundtrack worth remembering, and every number in the latest Disney sequel feels as flimsy and disposable as the last.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
The black bistro-style handles felt sophisticated (and matched my glossy black dishes), but the materials were cheap, and within a year or two, those cool handles had separated from the flimsy stainless steel.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024
The best house shoes for women are hardly limited to fluffy, flimsy slippers—there are clogs, sturdy indoor-outdoor options, and slides that’ll keep you comfy while tackling your chores, grabbing the mail, or relaxing with your favorite comfort show.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Flimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flimsy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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