Entity: FLIMSY-SWEDE
FLIMSY-SWEDE is a term used to describe something lacking in physical strength or substance, often in poor shape or flexibility.
FLIMSY-SWEDE
Etymology
The term FLIMSY-SWEDE combines 'flimsy' meaning lacking strength or substance, with 'Swede' which in Cockney rhyming slang refers to 'head'.
Definition
FLIMSY-SWEDE is used to describe something that is very thin, easily broken or destroyed, weak, or in poor condition.
Historical Context
The term may have originated in informal language use to describe items or situations lacking durability or strength.
Cultural Significance
FLIMSY-SWEDE is often used colloquially to criticize the quality or reliability of something.
Related Concepts
Similar terms include 'fragile', 'weak', 'unstable', or 'brittle'.
See Also
FLIMSY-SWEDE refers to something that is very thin, easily broken or destroyed, weak, or in poor condition.