tinny

• Adjectif anglais utilisé surtout en Australie pour désigner une canette de bière, par extension un contenant métallique léger ou un son métallique grêle.

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.

   Qui contient ou ressemble à de l'étain

   • 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.

   Synonymesstannicstannous

2. Of poor quality or flimsyB2informal

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

   De mauvaise qualité, fragile

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapflimsygimcrackinferiorjerry-builtricketyshabbyshoddytawdry

   Antonymesdurablesolidsturdysubstantial

3. Thin and metallic soundB2informal

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

   Son grinçant et métallique

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrittleharshjanglymetallicreedyshrillthin

   Antonymesdeepfullmellowresonantrich