# tin-pot

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈtɪnpɒt/

## Definitions
1. Of inferior quality; shoddy.
2. Insignificant or minor, especially in an amusing and petty manner.

## Etymology
From tin + pot, referring to the cheapness and poor quality of pots made from tin or tin plate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tin-pot