tinny

FREQ #22991

a. 锡的, 含锡的, 像锡的

发音

US /ˈtɪni/
其它
UK /ˈtɪni/

词形变化

tinnies 复数 tinnier 比较级 tinnier tinniest more tinny 比较级 tinniest 最高级 most tinny 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of tinnie.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.

    The piano was not simply out of tune, but had become downright tinny.

  2. 2.

    Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

    The object had a tinny appearance.

  3. 3.

    Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.

    The shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws.

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词源

From tin + -y (diminutive suffix).

来源：wiktionary