tin´ni|ness

tin´ni|ness
tin|ny «TIHN ee», adjective, -ni|er, -ni|est.
1. of, containing, or yielding tin.
2. like tin in looks, sound, or taste: »

These sardines have a tinny flavor.

3. Fine Arts. hard; metallic.
tin´ni|ly, adverb.
tin´ni|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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