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tinny

The correct spelling is tinny.

How to pronounce tinny

adjective

Say it like: Tin-nee

The correct spelling is tinny. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin. For example: "The object had a tinny appearance."

Usage Examples

The object had a tinny appearance.

The shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws.

The piano was not simply out of tune, but had become downright tinny.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
  2. 2.Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.
  3. 3.Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.

noun

  1. 1.A can of beer.
  2. 2.A small open aluminium boat.
  3. 3.Small package of drugs wrapped in foil.

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