tinny

• Umgangssprachlich für eine Dose, besonders eine Bierdose (australisches Englisch), oder im übertragenen Sinn für etwas, das blechern oder billig klingt.

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.

   zinnern

   • 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.

   Synonymestannicstannous

2. Of poor quality or flimsyB2informal

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

   Minderwertig und schwach

   • 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.

   Synonymecheapflimsygimcrackinferiorjerry-builtricketyshabbyshoddytawdry

   Antonymedurablesolidsturdysubstantial

3. Thin and metallic soundB2informal

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

   Dünner, metallischer Klang

   • 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.

   Synonymebrittleharshjanglymetallicreedyshrillthin

   Antonymedeepfullmellowresonantrich