flimsy
adjective
Meaning 1: when describing physical objects
Lacking physical strength, durability, or substance.
Examples
- He tried to hide behind a flimsy curtain, but everyone could see his silhouette.
- The flimsy structure of the shed made it dangerous to enter during a windstorm.
Meaning 2: when describing arguments
Unconvincing or lacking evidence and logical support.
Examples
- The detective dismissed the suspect's flimsy excuse for being at the crime scene.
- His argument was too flimsy to persuade the committee to change their minds.
Pronunciation: /ˈflɪmzi/
How to Use flimsy
- a flimsy excuse (collocation)
- An unconvincing reason given for an action. — "He offered a flimsy excuse for missing the deadline."
- flimsy material (collocation)
- Fabric or substance that is thin and weak. — "The dress was made of such flimsy material that it tore immediately."
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