Floppy and Flimsy

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Floppy adjective - Not stiff in structure.

Usage example: my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears

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Flimsy and floppy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flimsy" instead an adjective "Floppy".

Nearby Words: flopped, flopping

Flimsy adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.

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Floppy and flimsy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Floppy" instead an adjective "Flimsy".

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