flimsy

Meanings

• adjective

  Of little substance or strength; weak and fragile.

  - "The old bridge was flimsy and could not support heavy traffic."
  - "The child's kite was too flimsy to fly in the wind."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflɪmzi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

robust , strong , sturdy , substantiated , well-founded

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Synonyms

feeble , unconvincing , weak , flexible , fragile , shaky , weak

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flimsy
limsy , dreamy , glimsy

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Variants

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flimsier , flimsiest , flimsily , flimsiness , flimsinesses , flimsy , flimsies

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'easily deceived' or 'unreliable' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'flimsy' comes from the Middle English word 'flims,' which meant 'deceitful' or 'unreliable'.

2. In the world of film, a 'flimsy' is a thin, lightweight piece of material used as a backing for a motion picture negative.

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Related Concepts

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1. fragility: The quality of being easily damaged or broken.

2. weakness: A lack of strength or ability.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flimsy' is often used to describe characters who are weak or lacking substance. In art, it can refer to lightweight or delicate materials used in sculpture or painting.

How to Memorize "flimsy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin piece of paper or a weak bridge to help remember the meaning of 'flimsy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flimsy' with 'fragile' or 'weak' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flimsy Like A Leaf' to help remember the meaning of 'flimsy'.

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