limpsy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of limpsy
Example Sentences
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The noise and the smoke and the press of people made me lightheaded and limpsy.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
Beneath the glance of her brilliant eyes, my feet seemed to grow too short, and my legs too long—my coat too big, and my collar limpsy, and I discovered a grease spot on my vest.
From Doesticks, What He Says by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander
In the mornin he was the most limpsy piece of mankind I ever did see.
From Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia by Smith, Seba
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