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Tinnie
01
(Australian) a beer served in a small can
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
tinnies
What does "tinnie" mean in Australian slang?
In Australian slang, "tinnie" refers to a small can of beer, commonly a standard single-serving aluminium can. It became widely used through casual Australian drinking culture, especially in social settings like barbecues, pubs, and outdoor gatherings where canned beer is common. The term is informal and strongly associated with everyday conversational Australian English rather than formal language.
Examples
He grabbed a tinnie from the fridge.
02
(Australian) a lightweight, open aluminum boat, often used for fishing or recreation
Slang
Examples
They went fishing in a tinnie on the river.
