tinny

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adjective

The definition of tinny is something that contains tin, has a slight metallic sound, tastes like metal or is weak.

An example of something tinny is pewter.
An example of a tinny sound is the high pitched sound of an out of tune string instrument.
An example of a tinny taste is the taste of canned tuna.
An example of a tinny material is aluminum foil.

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tinny

adjective

-·nier, -·ni·est

of, containing, or yielding tin
like tin in appearance or strength; bright but cheap; not well-made: tinny jewelry
of or like the sound made in striking a tin object; specif., having a high-pitched sound lacking in resonance: tinny music
tasting of tin

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tinny

adjective

tin·ni·er, tin·ni·est

Of, containing, or yielding tin.
Tasting or smelling of tin: tinny canned food.
Having a thin metallic sound: a high tinny voice.
Weak or thin; flimsy.

Related Forms:

tin′ni·ly
adverb

tin′ni·ness
noun

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Adjective

(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.

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