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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:

1. thin as paperplay

  Familiarity information: PAPER THIN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PAPER THIN (adjective)


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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