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Definition of tinny

tinny

/ˈtɪn.i/
tin · ny
Adverb:tinnily
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tinny Lexical Profile

tinny Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a thin, metallic, and unpleasant sound lacking richness or resonance.

Example

"The old portable radio produced a tinny sound that made the classical symphony difficult to enjoy."

2

Made of thin, cheap metal, or poorly and flimsily constructed.

Example

"The toy car felt light and tinny in his hands, bending easily under slight pressure."

3

Having a slightly unpleasant metallic taste or smell, often from being stored in a metal can.

Example

"Rinsing the canned beans thoroughly under cold water helps remove their tinny aftertaste."

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• Rhymes for tinny

• Nearby Words

tinnily
tinniness
tinnitus
tinny
tinplate
tinsel
tinsmith

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