tinny
/T IH1 N IY0/adjective
- 1
Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
โThe object had a tinny appearance.โ
- 2
Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.
โThe shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws.โ
- 3
Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.
โThe piano was not simply out of tune, but had become downright tinny.โ
noun
- 1
A can of beer.
- 2
A small open aluminium boat.
- 3
Small package of drugs wrapped in foil.
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