To drink/drunk or to vandalize.
Tanned
TAND
tand
Verb
Example Sentences
"Got tanned last night."
"They tanned the bus shelter."
Etymology & History
Scottish slang with dual meaning: to drink heavily (or be drunk), or to vandalize/destroy. From "tan" (to beat/thrash).
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1980s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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