paper–thin

adjective pa·per–thin \ˈpā-pər-ˌthin\

: very thin

Full Definition of PAPER-THIN

: extremely thin <paper–thin partitions>

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1928

Synonyms: fine, hairline, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin

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