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Tinnie (noun) means (informal) A can of beer.

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(informal) A can of beer.

"In a city where alcohol was once the main currency (see p23), it′s little wonder that drinking is a big part of the social fabric – whether it′s knocking back some tinnies on the beach or meeting mates at the pub." — Peter Dragicevich, Jolyon Attwooll (2008)

A small boat made of aluminium, open at the top.

"Part of the tinnie could be seen pushed up against the bank but otherwise it had all sunk." — Caroline De Costa, Rookwood Island (2007)

(informal) A small amount of illegal drugs, sold wrapped in foil.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from tin and -ie.

Rhymes for tinnie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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What is the meaning of tinnie?

"tinnie" (noun) means (informal) A can of beer.

What are the different meanings of tinnie?

"tinnie" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) A can of beer; 2. A small boat made of aluminium, open at the top; 3. (informal) A small amount of illegal drugs, sold wrapped in foil.