"limpsy" meaning in English

See limpsy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more limpsy [comparative], most limpsy [superlative]
Etymology: See limp and compare flimsy. Etymology templates: {{m|en|limp}} limp, {{m|en|flimsy}} flimsy Head templates: {{en-adj}} limpsy (comparative more limpsy, superlative most limpsy)
  1. (US, dialect) limp; flexible; flimsy Tags: US, dialectal Synonyms: limpsey
    Sense id: en-limpsy-en-adj-fJm0upOa Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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