tinny

adjective

No English definition recorded for this entry.

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪni/

Etymology: From tin + -y.

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?”

Etymology: From tin + -y (diminutive suffix).