flimsier; flimsiest
1
a
: lacking in physical strength or substance
flimsy silks
wore a flimsy dress
b
: of inferior materials and workmanship
flimsy construction
2
: having little worth or plausibility
a flimsy excuse
a movie with a flimsy plot
plural flimsies
chiefly British
: a lightweight paper used especially for multiple copies
also
: a document printed on flimsy
plural -es
: the quality or state of being flimsy
Examples of flimsy in a Sentence
Adjective
a flimsy piece of material
They have only the flimsiest of evidence against him.
a movie with a flimsy plot
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
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Adjective
Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
This makes for easy release, but some users find this material flimsy and hard to manage with liquid.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Unlike the flimsy rubber flip-flops most of us grew up wearing, Archies are designed with real arch support and a supportive footbed that feels noticeably more comfortable after hours of walking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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“Flimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flimsy. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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