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tinny

adjective

Meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
  2. Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.
  3. Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.
  4. A can of beer.
  5. A small open aluminium boat.
  6. Small package of drugs wrapped in foil.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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