noun
- Plural of flimsy; thin, weak, or insubstantial things, especially flimsy garments or materials.
- Thin paper or documents, especially copies or duplicates made on thin paper.
Usage: Often used informally to refer to lightweight clothing or undergarments.
Usage: Dated or specialized usage, particularly in office or printing contexts.
Examples
- She packed only flimsies for the tropical vacation.
- The old filing cabinet was stuffed with flimsies from decades past.
- These flimsies won't hold up to regular washing.
- The tailor specialized in creating elegant flimsies for summer wear.
- He sorted through the flimsies to find the original document.
- The store's clearance bin was full of discounted flimsies.