tinny

• في الإنجليزية الأسترالية، تُستخدم هذه الكلمة للإشارة إلى علبة البيرة، وهي في الأصل صفة تعني 'مصنوع من الصفيح' أو 'يشبه الصفيح'.

Used in Australian English to describe a can of beer.

1. Containing or resembling tinB2formal

   Made of or having the qualities of tin, such as a metallic appearance or lightweight feel.

   مصنوع من القصدير

   • The old toy soldier had a tinny finish.
   • She collected tinny trinkets from the flea market.
   • The roof was covered with tinny sheets that rattled in the wind.

   المرادفاتstannicstannous

2. Of poor quality or flimsyB2informal

   Describing something that is cheaply made, weak, or lacking durability.

   رديء الصنع

   • The suitcase felt tinny and broke after one trip.
   • He bought a tinny phone case that cracked immediately.
   • The furniture was tinny and wobbled when touched.

   المرادفاتcheapflimsygimcrackinferiorjerry-builtricketyshabbyshoddytawdry

   الأضدادdurablesolidsturdysubstantial

3. Thin and metallic soundB2informal

   Having a sound that is high-pitched, thin, and reminiscent of metal, lacking depth or resonance.

   صوت معدني رقيق

   • The radio produced a tinny sound that hurt my ears.
   • Her voice sounded tinny over the cheap microphone.
   • The old speaker gave a tinny echo to the music.

   المرادفاتbrittleharshjanglymetallicreedyshrillthin

   الأضدادdeepfullmellowresonantrich