slimsy

[ slim-zee ]
/ ˈslɪm zi /

adjective

flimsy; frail.
Also slimp·sy [slimp-see] /ˈslɪmp si/.

Origin of slimsy

1835–45, Americanism; blend of slim and flimsy

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British Dictionary definitions for slimsy

slimsy
/ (ˈslɪmzɪ) /

adjective -sier or -siest

US informal frail

Word Origin for slimsy

C19: from slim + flimsy