tinny
English
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɪni/
Audio (Berkshire, UK)) (file) - Rhymes: -ɪni
- Hyphenation: tin‧ny
Etymology 1
From tin + -y.
Adjective
tinny (comparative tinnier or more tinny, superlative tinniest or most tinny)
- Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
- The object had a tinny appearance.
- Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.
- The shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws.
- Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.
- The piano was not simply out of tune, but had become downright tinny.
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- You might find yourself listening to the sound your car door makes when it shuts. Is it a cheap tinny sound or a strong clunky sound like the VW?
Translations
pertaining or resembling tin
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Etymology 2
From tin + -y (diminutive suffix).
Noun
tinny (plural tinnies)
- Alternative form of tinnie
Anagrams
- Ninty