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Definition of tinniness

tinniness

/ˈtɪn.i.nəs/
tin · ni · ness
Adverb:tinnily
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Adjective:tinny
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tinniness Lexical Profile

tinniness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of having a thin, high-pitched, metallic sound lacking resonance or depth.

Example

"Upgrading the laptop speakers eliminated the annoying tinniness of the audio playback."

2

The state or quality of being cheaply made, flimsy, or of inferior metallic construction.

Example

"The lightweight doors had an unmistakable tinniness that made the compact car feel fragile."

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• Rhymes for tinniness

• Nearby Words

tinman
tinnie
tinnily
tinniness
tinnitus
tinny
tinplate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinniness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinniness
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