tinny
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Adj — Sounding thin, harsh, and metallic, as if coming from a cheap speaker.
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Etymology
Formed from tin plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Full origin of tinny →Frequently asked questions
What does “tinny” mean?
The word “tinny” means sounding thin, harsh, and metallic, as if coming from a cheap speaker. In plain terms, thin and metallic-sounding, or cheaply made like tin.
How do you pronounce “tinny”?
“Tinny” is pronounced TIH-nee (/ˈtɪni/ in IPA).
How do you use “tinny” in a sentence?
Here is “tinny” used in a sentence: “The music blared out of the phone speaker sounding tinny and flat.”
What part of speech is “tinny”?
“Tinny” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “tinny” have?
“Tinny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sounding thin, harsh, and metallic, as if coming from a cheap speaker.
