NYT Dictionary

TINHORN

/ˈtɪnhoʊrn/
AdjectiveNounTIN-horntin-horn · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Cheap, inferior; pretentious.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tin + horn, from gambling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adventurerbettorcardsharpgamblermeaslymediocritynigglingnonentitypettypicayune

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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