Flimsy
/ˈflɪm.zi/noun
Easily bent or broken; lacking strength or solidity.
Did you know?The word 'flimsy' is derived from an Old English term meaning 'to flicker', hinting at its fragile, ephemeral qualities.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
flimsian
“to flutter or shake lightly”
Middle English
ME
flimsy
“delicate or flimsy in structure”
14th Century
Middle English
flimsy
“fragile, lacking firmness or strength”
Modern English
English
flimsy
“characterized by a lack of strength or solidity, often used metaphorically for weak arguments or evidence.”