Definition of Flimsy

Flim´sy
a.1.Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection.
Proud of a vast extent of flimsy lines.
- Pope.
All the flimsy furniture of a country miss's brain.
- Sheridan.
n.1.Thin or transfer paper.
2.A bank note.


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