T.A.N - Tough as Nails. A word used to describe anybody who is tough as nails. The following is a list of people who are considered to be tan. Chuck Norris, Keifer Sutherland, Regis Philtan, Jeff Lutes, Emilio Estevez, Anyone who struts and most of all... the original tanman.. darcy jones.
by Jason Lirette May 04, 2006
by GhettoQueen September 24, 2016
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!"
Isaac: "Word son! Let's go downtown! Glad you gotta hold of me nigga!"
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'.
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."
"If you ever TAN me again I will be really upset and won't be friends with you anymore."
by Bilal_Zahid July 10, 2006
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by Schmidtke January 18, 2007
by Jonathan August 19, 2003