tinny
/ˈtɪni/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɪni] /ˈtɪni/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈɪni] /ˈti-nē How to pronounce tinny (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtɪn.i/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɪni] /ˈtɪn.i/ (ame, ipa)
tinny — adjective
- tinnypositive
- tinniercomparative
- tinniestsuperlative
1. describes a sound that is high and thin, like small metal objects hitting each o
describes a sound that is high and thin, like small metal objects hitting each other, and that sounds unpleasant or of poor quality because of a lack of depth and warmth.
Nia turned off the radio because the tinny sound hurt her ears.
tinny sound + hurt (ears) — unpleasant audio quality
Rafael knew the headphones were broken when the music sounded tinny.
sounded tinny — describing degraded playback quality
Lakshmi's phone speaker gave a tinny version of her favourite song.
A tinny voice rang out from the old speaker above the shop door.
Sirin complained that the cinema's new speakers produced a tinny noise.
用法筆記
Used most often for sound from small or cheap speakers, radios, headphones, or audio recordings that lack depth. The opposite is a 'rich' or 'full' sound.
常見錯誤
2. describes an object made of thin, weak metal that does not feel strong or well-m
describes an object made of thin, weak metal that does not feel strong or well-made and is likely to bend, break, or shake easily.
The tinny metal frame of the shed bent easily in the strong wind.
tinny metal frame — weak, thin metal structure
Yuki threw away the tinny pan after the handle fell off.
Maeve bought a cheap lamp with a tinny base that wobbled on the table.
The toy car was made of thin tinny metal that bent on the first day.
Otis tried to fix the gate, but its tinny hinges broke apart.
用法筆記
Used for physical objects whose metal is thin and weak — not for the quality of the metal itself as a material, but for the object's lack of strength or durability.
常見錯誤
tinny — noun
- tinnysingular
- tinniesplural
1. a small metal container with beer inside it, especially a standard-sized can.
a small metal container with beer inside it, especially a standard-sized can.
Henrik opened a tinny and drank it while watching the football game.
opened a tinny — informal for opening a beer can
Charlotte passed a cold tinny to her friend at the beach.
Nadia grabbed two tinnies from the cooler and handed one to Mira.
The old man sat on the bench and sipped a tinny in the afternoon sun.
Layla bought a six-pack of tinnies for the barbecue at the park.
用法筆記
Informal term used mainly in British, Australian, and New Zealand English. 'Tinny' always refers to a can of beer — never used for other canned drinks such as soda or juice.