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tinny

UK
/ˈtɪni/
US
/ˈtɪni/

Translations

tinnyadjective
tinnier
Comp.
tinniest
Super.
UK
/ˈtɪni/
US
/ˈtɪni/
en fer-blancSe dit d’un objet fait de fer-blanc ou ayant l’aspect du fer-blanc.
The tinny surface of the cheap toy made it look less appealing.
La surface en fer-blanc du jouet bon marché le rendait moins attrayant.
métalliqueSe dit d’un son fin, aigu et souvent désagréable.
The old radio had a tinny sound that made it hard to enjoy the music.
La vieille radio avait un son métallique qui rendait difficile l’appréciation de la musique.
Additional translations
chanceuxFamilier en anglais australien et néo-zélandais.
grêleSe dit surtout d’une voix ou d’un son faible, aigu et mince.
Synonyms
metallic
nasal
high-pitched
sharp
thin

Definitions

tinnyadjective
Having a thin, metallic sound that is often unpleasant.
The old radio had a tinny sound that made it hard to enjoy the music.
Made of or resembling tin, especially in appearance or texture.
The tinny surface of the cheap toy made it look less appealing.
Australian and New Zealand informal: lucky or having unexpected good fortune, often undeserved.
He won three raffles in one night—he’s a really tinny bloke.
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