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PAPER THIN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does paper thin mean?
• PAPER THIN (adjective)
The adjective PAPER THIN has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: PAPER THIN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Thin as paper
Context example:
her blouse was paper thin
Similar:
thin (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section)
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