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flimsy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "flimsy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

2syllables

flimsy

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flimsy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, flimsy is hyphenated as:

Definitions offlimsy

1noun

Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.
A service certificate
(in the plural) Skimpy underwear.
A banknote.

1adjective

Likely to bend or break under pressure.
Synonyms: flexible, fragile, shaky, weak
Example: "He expected the flimsy structure to collapse at any moment."
Weak; ill-founded.
Synonyms: feeble, unconvincing, weak
Example: "a flimsy excuse"

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

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flimsy(current)

After

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