slimsy

[ slim-zee ]

adjective
  1. flimsy; frail.

Origin of slimsy

1
1835–45, Americanism; blend of slim and flimsy
  • Also slimp·sy [slimp-see]. /ˈslɪmp si/.

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British Dictionary definitions for slimsy

slimsy

/ (ˈslɪmzɪ) /


adjective-sier or -siest
  1. US informal frail

Origin of slimsy

1
C19: from slim + flimsy

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