Flimsy

(flĭm'zy̆), a. [compar. FLIMSIER; superl. FLIMSIEST.] [Cf. W. llymsi, a sharp, fickle motion, with a sharp, fickle motion, vain, weak, llymus, of a keen, sharp, quick, or subtile quality, llym, subtile, quick, keen, sharp. See LIMSY.] Weak; feeble; slight; vain; without strength or solid substance; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy pretext; a flimsy excuse; flimsy objections. Milner.

Proud of a vast extent of flimsy lines. Pope.

Synonyms—Weak; feeble; light; superficial; shallow; vain.

n. 1. Thin or transfer paper. 2. A bank-note. [Cant. Eng.]