tinny

English

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɪni/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪni
  • Hyphenation: tin‧ny

Etymology 1

From tin +‎ -y.

Adjective

tinny (comparative tinnier or more tinny, superlative tinniest or most tinny)

  1. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
    The object had a tinny appearance.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
    • 2012, Mike Brent, Fiona Dent, The Leader's Guide to Influence:
      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

Etymology 2

From tin +‎ -y (diminutive suffix).

Noun

tinny (plural tinnies)

  1. Alternative form of tinnie

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