tinman Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɪn.mæn/
What Does Tinman Mean?
Tinman is a noun that means A maker of tinware; a tinsmith. It can also mean A dealer in tinware.
Tinman: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɪn.mæn/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | tinmen |
Tinman Definition (Noun)
- A maker of tinware; a tinsmith.
- A dealer in tinware.
Noun
- An uncaring or heartless man; a man lacking, or seeming to lack, feelings, emotions, or concern for others.
- A master gene in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, whose absence causes the fly to develop without a heart.
Synonyms of Tinman
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Tinman synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tinman (plural tinmen)
Words That Rhyme With Tinman
Origin of Tinman
Origin 1: From tin + -man.
Origin 2: In allusion to the character Tin Man from the Land of Oz, who lacked a heart.
How to Pronounce Tinman
The standard pronunciation of tinman is /ˈtɪn.mæn/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɪn).