adjective
- thin and easily torn or broken; not strong or sturdy
- lacking substance or credibility; weak and unconvincing
noun
- a thin sheet of paper, especially carbon paper used for copies
Usage: informal
Examples
- The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when I picked it up.
- Her flimsy dress tore on the fence.
- The prosecutor’s case was built on flimsy evidence.
- His flimsy excuse didn’t fool anyone.
- The detective found a flimsy copy of the document in the files.
- The tent was too flimsy for the strong winds.
- She gave a flimsy explanation for being late.