limpsy

[ limp-see ]

adjective

, Dialect.

1. flimsy; limp; weak; lazy; flaccid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of limpsy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; limp ² + -sy

Example Sentences

The noise and the smoke and the press of people made me lightheaded and limpsy.

From Literature

Beneath the glance of her brilliant eyes, my feet seemed to grow too short, and my legs too long—my coat too big, and my collar limpsy, and I discovered a grease spot on my vest.

From Project Gutenberg

In the mornin he was the most limpsy piece of mankind I ever did see.

From Project Gutenberg

The attendants, callous for a while, were soon alarmed, for suddenly the half-frozen and lifeless body fell limpsy in their hands, and they hurried it back to the cot, plainly insensible, perhaps dying.

From Project Gutenberg

Look now at that window!—a young mother comes to it with a little new baby,—its little neck is as limpsy as your doll's; and its hands look just like those your cook fries when she makes fancy doughnuts.

From Project Gutenberg