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

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

From Project Gutenberg