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paper-thin


pa·per–thin

adjective \ˈpā-pər-ˌthin\

: very thin

Full Definition of PAPER-THIN

:  extremely thin <paper–thin partitions>
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First Known Use of PAPER-THIN

1928

Related to PAPER-THIN

Synonyms
fine, hairline, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin
Antonyms
broad, fat, wide

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