Heres the dictionary-style entry for "tinny":
tinny
- Parts of Speech: adjective
- Definitions: having a thin, metallic sound; lacking in depth or richness
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɪni/ UK: /ˈtɪni/
- Origin and Usage: The word "tinny" comes from the noun "tin," which refers to a lightweight, silvery-colored metal. The adjective "tinny" has been used since the early 1900s to describe sounds that are thin and metallic, such as those produced by cheap or poorly made speakers. It can also be used to describe anything that lacks depth or richness, such as a tinny voice or a tinny flavor.
- Synonyms: metallic, thin, shallow, flat, tinpot
- Related Words: clink, jingy, plink, tinky
- Example Sentences:
- The music from the old radio sounded tinny and distorted.
- Her voice was tinny and high-pitched, making it hard to take her seriously.
- The flavor of the canned soup was tinny and artificial.