flimsy

One entry found for flimsy.

Main Entry: ¹flim·sy
Pronunciation: 'flim-zE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): flim·si·er; -est
Etymology: perhaps alteration of ¹film + -sy (as in tricksy)
1 a : lacking in physical strength or substance <flimsy silks> b : of inferior materials and workmanship
2 : having little worth or plausibility <a flimsy excuse>
- flim·si·ly /-z&-lE/ adverb
- flim·si·ness /-zE-n&s/ noun