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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Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Multiple reviewers mention the lightweight, breathable fabric that’s perfect for warm weather without feeling cheap or flimsy.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Unlike flat, flimsy flip-flops, these Oofos sandals are designed to cushion your feet and absorb shock with every step.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Since people will stand here for a moment or two before entering, the décor makes a big difference, and cheap plastics, artificial greenery, and flimsy hardware immediately stand out.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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Adjective
The material isn’t flimsy, and the bottoms offer good coverage.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Multiple reviewers mention the lightweight, breathable fabric that’s perfect for warm weather without feeling cheap or flimsy.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Unlike flat, flimsy flip-flops, these Oofos sandals are designed to cushion your feet and absorb shock with every step.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Since people will stand here for a moment or two before entering, the décor makes a big difference, and cheap plastics, artificial greenery, and flimsy hardware immediately stand out.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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“Flimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flimsy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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