tinny
Syllables: tin·ny/ˈtɪni/
tinny adjective: of or pertaining to or resembling tin. Also the alternative form of tinnie.
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.
- 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?2012, Mike Brent, Fiona Dent, The Leader's Guide to Influence
Also used as
tinny is also the alternative form of tinnie.
Forms of tinny
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | tinnier |
| comparative | more tinny |
| superlative | tinniest |
| superlative | most tinny |
| Noun | |
| plural | tinnies |
Origin of tinny
From tin + -y.
From tin + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words formed from tinny
Words that rhyme with tinny
Questions about tinny
- What does tinny mean?
- Tinny means of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
- What part of speech is tinny?
- Tinny is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce tinny?
- Tinny is pronounced /ˈtɪni/ (UK).
Words near tinny in the dictionary
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