tinny

adjective tin·ny \ˈti-nē\

: having a high and unpleasant sound

tin·ni·ertin·ni·est

Full Definition of TINNY

: of, abounding in, or yielding tin

a : resembling tin

b : light, cheap

c : lacking depth or substance : empty <tinny arguments>

: thin in tone <a tinny voice>

— tin·ni·ly \ˈti-n^əl-ē\ adverb

— tin·ni·ness \ˈti-nē-nəs\ noun

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