tinny

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /ˈtɪni/

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• 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

pertaining or resembling tin

• Bulgarian: калаен (kalaen)
• Czech: cínový (cs)
• German: blechern (de)
• Macedonian: ка́лаен (kálaen)

Etymology 2

From tin +‎ -y (diminutive suffix).

Noun

tinny (plural tinnies)

1. Alternative form of tinnie

Anagrams

• Ninty