noun
General Slang
Tinnie
/ˈtɪn.i/ · noun · slang
A can of beer — Australian slang (also a small aluminum boat).
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A staple of Aussie casual and barbecue culture.
“Few tinnies at the barbie this arvo.”
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Australian slang for a can of beer. Grabbing a tinnie means grabbing a cold canned beer.
“Pass me a tinnie from the esky.”
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Can also refer to a small aluminum boat, common in Australia.
“We took the tinnie out on the river.”
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Tinnie In A Sentence
Crack open a tinnie, mate.
He brought a six-pack of tinnies.
Cold tinnie on a hot day, perfect.
Origin & Usage
An Australian diminutive, "tinnie" (from tin) refers to a can of beer, and separately to a small aluminum dinghy. Both senses are common in Australian English.
People Also Ask
What does tinnie mean?
Tinnie is Australian slang for a can of beer, and also a small aluminum boat.
Where did tinnie come from?
It's an Australian diminutive from "tin," used for both a beer can and a small dinghy.
Does tinnie mean beer or boat?
Both — context decides whether it's a can of beer or a small aluminum boat.
How do you use tinnie in a sentence?
For example: "grab a tinnie" — meaning a can of beer.
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