limpsy

American  

[limp-see] / ˈlɪmp si /

Also limpsey,

adjective

Dialect.

1. flimsy; limp; weak; lazy; flaccid.

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Etymology

Origin of limpsy

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; limp ² + -sy

Example Sentences

The noise and the smoke and the press of people made me lightheaded and limpsy.

From Literature

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 Project Gutenberg

In the mornin he was the most limpsy piece of mankind I ever did see.

From Project Gutenberg

Look now at that window!—a young mother comes to it with a little new baby,—its little neck is as limpsy as your doll's; and its hands look just like those your cook fries when she makes fancy doughnuts.

From Project Gutenberg

How she would give the little wee baby a "wish-bone," though it could not hold it one minute in its limpsy little fingers; and how she would keep on passing round nuts, and oranges, and grapes, and apples, and wonder what had become of all their appetites.

From Project Gutenberg