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"tan" is an internet slang acronym which means "That Absolutely Noodles". It is used to comment on something that the 'speaker' thinks is awesome or cool. Often used in conjunction with the tilde (~) key. eg. "~tan"

tan can also be combined with other internet shortenings such as "lol" to create something like "~loltan"

"tan" is becoming widely used within the gaming community and young hipsters who are down with the latest trends.
"Dude you totally pwnd that n00b!!11 ~tan!!1!
tan by Tatty Hat March 10, 2009
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tan by tannnnn January 27, 2010
A verb pertaining to the act of lighting a spliff with overzealous enthusiasm. The noun refers to the distinctive scorch marks around the top of the spliff that has been exposed to heat.
Verb: ''Let's tan this zoot right now!''

Noun: ''Man, that thing's tanning like a bitch.''
tan by tommyboy314 February 5, 2009
TAN is an acronym for "Text A Nigga". Not a derogatory term, but a term of endearment used when trying to get in touch with a good friend or "nigga", if you will, sent via text or social network site of choice.
Jake: "What up?! Whatchu doin for NYE? TAN"
Isaac: "Word son! Let's go downtown! Glad you gotta hold of me nigga!"
TAN by Sackbaker December 31, 2010
TAN is an acronym for "Touched a nerve". If you ever offend or hurt someone you are said to have 'touched a nerve' with them or TAN'ed them. It derives from the use of the word by the character Michelle in an episode of BBC 2's comedy sitcom, The Royle Family after she offended her hosts. Also, to make known to someone who has offended or upset you, you would exclaim, "TAN!"

Conversely, if you wish to gain forgiveness or repent for any TAN you have caused, you simply ask by saying 'NAT'.
"You really TAN'ed me last night when you called me a fat slag."

"If you ever TAN me again I will be really upset and won't be friends with you anymore."
TAN by Bilal_Zahid September 5, 2008
Girl she is such a tan.
TAN by tiimmyturnergurl December 25, 2016