flimsy
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for flimsy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use flimsy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly related to flim-flam ("nonsense, trickery") or a reshuffling of film ("thin layer") with the suffix -sy.
Full origin of flimsy →Frequently asked questions
What does “flimsy” mean?
The word “flimsy” means easily broken or damaged; not sturdy. In plain terms, thin and weak — either physically (flimsy material) or logically (a flimsy excuse).
How do you pronounce “flimsy”?
“Flimsy” is pronounced FLIHM-zee (/ˈflɪmzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “flimsy” in a sentence?
Here is “flimsy” used in a sentence: “The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind.”
What part of speech is “flimsy”?
“Flimsy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “flimsy” have?
“Flimsy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.