tinny

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
/ˈtɪni/    /ˈtɪni/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Alternative form of tinnie. alt-of,alternative
形容词 adj.
  1. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
    — The object had a tinny appearance.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

词形变化

tinnier comparative more tinny comparative tinniest superlative most tinny superlative tinnies plural

词汇关系

衍生词

词源

词源 1
From tin + -y.
词源 2
From tin + -y (diminutive suffix).
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