Tinnie
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The slang or colloquial term tinnie has a variety of meanings, generally derived from some association with the metal tin.
In recent years the term has become not unusual in New Zealand court judgments involving the Misuse of Drugs Act. A tinnie or "tinny" is a small package of cannabis wrapped in tin foil, retailing for between NZ$20-25 (depending on the region). A building where such retailing takes place (commonly a superficially unremarkable home) is a "tinnie house". As an indicator to customers it is common-place to throw a pair of sneakers over the power-lines outside. Other drugs such as methamphetamine may be available as well.
In the U.S., A "Tinnie" refers to a piece of tinfoil that is made into a smoking device. Most often Cannabis. It is used when nothing else of use can be found.
Other uses cover certain German medals or shops selling aluminium products.
As a variant of "tinny", it is an Australian slang term for a can of beer. It is also commonly used as slang for a runabout , or a small open aluminium boat commonly used for fishing, recreation or water sports coaching. Ironically, most items referred to as "tinnies" are actually made out of aluminium.
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One of the medieval Peel towers on the Scottish Borders was at Tinnies.
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Colloquially meaning a game in which a group of people jump on top of each other to form a pile. The game is initiated by an individual shouting "Tinnies," then lying face down to allow other players to lie on top, forming the pile. This game is also known by the names "Bundle" or "Pile-on."
