CEFR C1

slimpsy

adjective

Meaning

Appearing thin, weak, and perhaps a bit unhealthy or frail.

Examples

The character in the novel was described as slimpsy, with large, sad eyes.
After weeks of illness, he looked quite slimpsy and needed to regain his strength.

Synonyms: weak, frail, flimsy, feeble

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slimpsy (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈslɪmpsɪ

Definition

Appearing thin, weak, and perhaps a bit unhealthy or frail.

Examples

The character in the novel was described as slimpsy, with large, sad eyes.
After weeks of illness, he looked quite slimpsy and needed to regain his strength.
The old wooden fence had become slimpsy and was about to fall down.

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