Tinnies (noun / UK Slang)
(Also heard as: Tinnie, A few tinnies, Tinny)
Definition:
Tinnies are cans of beer or lager.
Where Tinnies Comes From:
It comes from “tin”, the old word for a can, with the friendly “-ie” ending. It is common in the UK and Australia.
How People Actually Use Tinnies:
Used for drinks at a barbecue, park or house party: “bring a few tinnies”. It sounds casual and sociable.
Is Tinnies Rude?
Not rude, though it refers to drinking alcohol.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Grab a few tinnies for the barbecue.”Meaning: Bring some cans of beer for the barbecue.
- “We sat in the park with a few tinnies.”Meaning: We drank cans of beer in the park.
- “He turned up with a crate of tinnies.”Meaning: He arrived with lots of cans of beer.
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