FLIMSILY

flimsily

(adverb) in a weak and flimsy manner; β€œthis car is so flimsily constructed!”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

flimsily (comparative more flimsily, superlative most flimsily)

In a flimsy manner

Source: Wiktionary


Flim"si*ly, adv.

Definition: In a flimsy manner.

FLIMSY

Flim"sy, a. [Compar. Flimsier; superl. Flimsiest.] Etym: [Cf. W. llumsi naked, bare, empty, slouggish, spiritless. Cf. Limsy.]

Definition: Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection. Proud of a vast extent of flimsy lines. Pope. All the flimsy furniture of a country miss's brain. Sheridan.

Syn.

– Weak; feeble; superficial; shallow; vain.

Flim"sy, n.

1. Thin or transfer paper.

2. A bank note. [Slang, Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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