Tinny

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪni/

Definitions of tinny

adjective made of or resembling tin

Example Sentences

A1 The tinny sound of the alarm clock woke me up.

A2 The tinny music coming from the radio was annoying.

B1 The tinny quality of the speaker made it hard to hear the presentation.

B2 The tinny voice on the phone made it difficult to understand the caller.

C1 The tinny audio recording needed to be enhanced for better quality.

C2 The tinny sound system in the theater was disappointing considering the ticket price.

Examples of tinny in a Sentence

formal The tinny sound coming from the speaker indicated a problem with the audio equipment.

informal I can't stand the tinny music coming from that old radio.

slang The tinny sound of the car engine told me it was time for a tune-up.

figurative Her laughter had a tinny quality, as if she was forcing it.

Grammatical Forms of tinny

• past tense: tinned
• plural: tinnies
• comparative: tinnier
• superlative: tinniest
• present tense: tinny
• future tense: will tinny
• perfect tense: have tinned
• continuous tense: is tinning
• singular: tinny
• positive degree: tinny
• infinitive: to tin
• gerund: tinning
• participle: tinning

Origin and Evolution of tinny

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tinny' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'tynen', which means to lose color or become pale.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tinny' evolved to refer to something that sounds thin or lacking in depth, possibly due to its association with the metal tin which is known for producing a high-pitched sound when struck. The word is now commonly used to describe audio quality that is harsh, metallic, or lacking in richness.