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tinny | tinnily |

As an adjective tinny

is of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

As an adverb tinnily is

in a tinny way.

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

    tinnily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a tinny way.