flimsily-built
|flim-si-ly-built|
B2
/ˈflɪm.zɪ.li bɪlt/
(flimsy)
weak and insubstantial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flimsy' originates from the Scandinavian word 'flimsig,' meaning 'weak or thin.'
Historical Evolution
'flimsig' transformed into the English word 'flimsy,' and eventually became the modern English word 'flimsily-built.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'weak or thin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'constructed in a weak or insubstantial manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/19 11:37