paper-thin

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌpeɪpərˈθɪn/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pāpər thin)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
pa•per-thin  (pāpər thin),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. extremely thin:a paper-thin razor blade.
  2. inadequate or unconvincing;
    flimsy:a paper-thin excuse.
  • 1925–30

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