Secondhand Tan Share definition Flag The act of receiving a tan by being next to or near a "tanorexic" or over tanned individual. Don't go near Nancy she's been tanning you don't want to get a secondhand tan. Secondhand Tan by cowchown April 14, 2010 0 0 Get merch Get the Secondhand Tan mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch