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Finny vs Tinny - What's the difference?

finny | tinny |

As adjectives the difference between finny and tinny

is that finny is (of a fish) having one or more fins while tinny is of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

finny

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (of a fish) Having one or more fins
  • Resembling a fin
  • Abounding in fishes.
  • *1730–1774 , Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland
  • *:Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose,
  • *:Breathes the keen air, and carols as he goes;
  • *:With patient angle trolls the finny deep,
  • *:Or drives his venturous ploughshare to the steep;

    • tinny

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • 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 .

    • See also

    * tinnie