tinnie

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A can of beer.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

Far better to send one of the girls out for a pizza and some tinnies, and then give her undivided attention when she returns.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A small open aluminium boat.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A small package of drugs wrapped in foil.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tinnie” mean?

A can of beer.

Is “tinnie” formal or informal?

tinnie is generally slang.