"paper-thin" meaning in All languages combined

See paper-thin on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} paper-thin (not comparable)
  1. very thin, as paper is; insubstantial. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: razor-thin Translations (very thin): paperinohut (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-paper-thin-en-adj--drsmvFI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Finnish translations

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