flimsy

UK
/ˈflɪm.zi/
US
/ˈflɪm.zi/

Translations

flimsynoun
flimsies
pl
UK
/ˈflɪm.zi/
US
/ˈflɪm.zi/
The flimsy of the structure was evident during the storm.
Хлипкость конструкции была очевидна во время шторма.
тонкая бумага
He wrote his notes on a piece of flimsy.
Он написал свои заметки на листе тонкой бумаги.
Additional translations
непрочный материал
flimsyadjective
flimsier
Comp.
flimsiest
Super.
UK
/ˈflɪm.zi/
US
/ˈflɪm.zi/
The table was so flimsy that it collapsed under the weight of the books.
Стол был настолько хрупким, что рухнул под весом книг.
The bridge looked flimsy and unsafe to cross.
Мост выглядел непрочным и небезопасным для перехода.
His argument was flimsy and easily refuted.
Его аргумент был ненадежным и легко опровергался.
flimsiesnoun

flimsy

flimsies
pl
UK
/ˈflɪm.ziːz/
US
/ˈflɪm.ziːz/
He handed me a stack of flimsies to review.
Он передал мне стопку бумажек для проверки.
The secretary made several flimsies of the document for distribution.
Секретарь сделал несколько копий документа для распространения.
Additional translations
тонкие листы
хрупкие материалы
Synonyms
thin sheets
lightweight materials
fragile items
insubstantial things

Definitions

flimsynoun
A thin, light, and often insubstantial material or fabric.
The dress was made of a flimsy that fluttered in the breeze.
A document or piece of paper that is thin and easily torn.
He handed me a flimsy with the details of the meeting scribbled on it.
flimsyadjective
Lacking strength or solidity; easily damaged or broken.
The flimsy cardboard box couldn't hold the weight of the books.
Not convincing or credible; weak or inadequate.
The lawyer's argument was flimsy and failed to persuade the jury.
flimsiesnoun
Thin, lightweight sheets of paper, often used for making carbon copies.
The secretary handed me a stack of flimsies to use for the meeting notes.
In British context, a term used for a flimsy excuse or explanation.
His reasons for being late were nothing more than flimsies that no one believed.