ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Slimsy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈslɪmzi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Slimsy is an adjective meaning (US, colloquial, dated) flimsy; frail.

Meaning

(US, colloquial, dated) flimsy; frail.

Example Sentences

In front of the store, and in and out of the interminable pushcarts, with their flaring oil-lamps at night illuminating a bewildering miscellany of merchandise,—everything from spoiled grapefruit to slimsy suspenders, Rosey played and fought and bit her way.

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Related dictionary entries include slimpsy, flimsy, silly, sleazy, leasy, limp.

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