tinny

• Usado 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.

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.

   De estanho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosstannicstannous

2. Of poor quality or flimsyB2informal

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

   Mal-feito

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheapflimsygimcrackinferiorjerry-builtricketyshabbyshoddytawdry

   Antônimosdurablesolidsturdysubstantial

3. Thin and metallic soundB2informal

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

   Som metálico e fino

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrittleharshjanglymetallicreedyshrillthin

   Antônimosdeepfullmellowresonantrich