tinny

Used in Australian English to describe a can of beer.

ruИспользуется в австралийском английском для обозначения банки пива.esEn inglés australiano, se refiere a una lata de cerveza. También puede describir un sonido metálico, fino y de baja calidad, como el de un aparato de radio barato.frAdjectif anglais utilisé surtout en Australie pour désigner une canette de bière, par extension un contenant métallique léger ou un son métallique grêle.deUmgangssprachlich für eine Dose, besonders eine Bierdose (australisches Englisch), oder im übertragenen Sinn für etwas, das blechern oder billig klingt.ptUsado no inglês australiano para se referir a uma lata de cerveja. Também pode descrever um som metálico, fino e estridente, como o produzido por uma lata.zh在澳大利亚英语中用来指啤酒罐；也泛指罐头或金属罐，或形容声音有金属味、刺耳。arفي الإنجليزية الأسترالية، تُستخدم هذه الكلمة للإشارة إلى علبة البيرة، وهي في الأصل صفة تعني 'مصنوع من الصفيح' أو 'يشبه الصفيح'.

1. Containing or resembling tin B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОловянныйesque contiene o parece estañofrQui contient ou ressemble à de l'étaindezinnernptDe estanhozh锡制的arمصنوع من القصدير

   Synonyms: stannicstannous

2. Of poor quality or flimsy B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедолговечныйesDe mala calidad o endeblefrDe mauvaise qualité, fragiledeMinderwertig und schwachptMal-feitozh劣质脆弱arرديء الصنع

   Synonyms: cheapflimsygimcrackinferiorjerry-builtricketyshabbyshoddytawdry

   Antonyms: durablesolidsturdysubstantial

3. Thin and metallic sound B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruМеталлический и тонкий звукesSonido metálico y agudofrSon grinçant et métalliquedeDünner, metallischer KlangptSom metálico e finozh金属般尖细的声音arصوت معدني رقيق

   Synonyms: brittleharshjanglymetallicreedyshrillthin

   Antonyms: deepfullmellowresonantrich

• tinnier comparative form
• tinniest superlative form