flimsy (adj.)

  1. not convincing; unconvincing argument; as unconvincing as a forced smile

    [ Syn: unconvincing ]

    flimsy (n.)

  1. a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

    [ Syn: onionskin ]

    flimsy (adj.)

  1. lacking solidity or strength; a flimsy table; flimsy construction'

  2. lacking substance or significance; slight evidence; a tenuous argument; a thin plot; a fragile claim to fame

    [ Syn: fragile , slight , tenuous , thin ]

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