tinny
IPA: tˈɪni
noun
- Alternative form of tinnie [(Australia, slang) A can of beer.]
adjective
- Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
- Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.
- Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.
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Examples of "tinny" in Sentences
- The old radio emitted a tinny sound whenever it was turned on
- The metal bucket had a tinny ring to it when it hit the ground
- The cheap speaker produced a tinny sound that was barely audible
- The tinny taste of the canned soup lingered in her mouth long after she had finished eating
- The tinny sound of wind chimes filled the air as a gentle breeze blew through the garden
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