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Definition of tinny adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tinny

adjective
 
/ˈtɪni/
 
/ˈtɪni/
(especially British English, disapproving)
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  1. having a high, thin sound like small pieces of metal hitting each otherTopics Musicc2
  2. having a taste like metal
    • The beer tasted tinny.
    • The coffee had a tinny flavour.
    • She complained of a permanent tinny taste in her mouth.
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