flimsies/ˈflɪmziz/EtymologyFrom flimsy (adjective) + -ies (variant of -es (suffix forming regular plurals of some nouns; and the third person singular present indicative forms of some regular verbs)).flimsies means skimpy underwear. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounSkimpy underwear.“Choosing lingerie "is about what makes you look good, but also what looks good with or through your clothing," said Monica Mitro, a spokeswoman for Victoria's Secret, the brand that catapulted racy flimsies into the public eye.”