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razor thin

razor thin is the alternative form of razor-thin.

Meaning of razor-thin

Adjective

razor-thin (not comparable)

  1. (literally) Extremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible.
    Synonyms:
    paper-thin
  2. (figuratively) A very small difference, or advantage, when comparing two items.
    • The Socialists have a razor-thin majority.

Questions about razor thin

What is razor thin the alternative form of?
Razor thin is the alternative form of razor-thin.

Words near razor thin in the dictionary

  1. razor slot
  2. razor strap
  3. razor straps
  4. razor strop
  5. razor strops
  6. razor thin
  7. razor wire
  8. razor wires
  9. razor's edge
  10. razor-backed
  11. razor-billed auk

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