tinny


tin·ny

adj \ˈti-nē\
tin·ni·ertin·ni·est

Definition of TINNY

1
: of, abounding in, or yielding tin
2
a : resembling tin b : light, cheap c : lacking depth or substance : empty <tinny arguments>
3
: thin in tone <a tinny voice>
tin·ni·ly \ˈti-nəl-ē\ adverb
tin·ni·ness \ˈti-nē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of TINNY

1552

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