different between tinny vs ginny

English

Etymology 1

tin +? -y

Adjective

tinny (comparative tinnier or more tinny, superlative tinniest or most tinny)

1. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

   The object had a tinny appearance.

2. 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.

3. 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.

   • 2012, Mike Brent, Fiona Dent, The Leader's Guide to Influence

     You might find yourself listening to the sound your car door makes when it shuts. Is it a cheap tinny sound or a strong clunky sound like the VW?

Translations

Etymology 2

From tin +? -y (diminutive suffix).

Noun

tinny (plural tinnies)

1. Alternative form of tinnie

Anagrams

• Ninty

English

Etymology

From gin +? -y.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?d??ni/

Adjective

ginny (comparative more ginny, superlative most ginny)

1. Affected by gin; resembling or characteristic of gin.
   • 1974, GB Edwards, The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, New York 2007, p. 60:

     she burst out singing ‘God be with you till we meet again!’ and her lovely ginny voice rang out like a trumpet and a bell and you could have heard it to the Town Church.

See also

• flying ginny
• ginny-carriage