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flimsy
adjective
noun
Not convincing
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ˈflɪmzi
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adjective
Not convincing
“A flimsy argument”
adjective
Lacking substance or significance
“Slight evidence”
adjective
Lacking solidity or strength
“A flimsy table”
noun
A thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
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A flimsy argument
As unconvincing as a forced smile
Slight evidence
A tenuous argument
A thin plot
A fragile claim to fame
A flimsy table
Flimsy construction
Vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction
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