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One who is neither white nor black, but somewhere in between. Usually, however, the term is used only to refer to people from, or with ancestors from, India.
"Look! It's a tanman!"
"Hey, what's up tanman Tino."
Similarly, "Hey, it's the tan brothers, Tino and Chino."

Usage note: When used between friends, regardless of their racial statuts, it is considered a term of friendship. However, when used incisively, the term is, of course, interpreted in that way.
tanman by K'we'fil's[!] November 27, 2006
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The screen name of a mythological being who roams the skys looking for suitable mates. Part lion and part god. Beware at all costs. Known for company of mermaid and log, graham crackers, and ze occasional company of Dr. Jellyfinger.
Ze "Tanman" iz epic. Ja.
Tanman by Tanmanzegreat October 30, 2011
Guy only posts clips of shooting down planes 😴. A 1 trick pony type of guy.
Tanman shot down ANOTHER plane! Wow!
Tanman by Gaychay August 2, 2025
A beautiful girl, strong and capable, who can be both shy and sweet, but also loud and outspoken. Tamana's are usually very hard to find, and very rare. So if you find a Tamana never let her go. She'll be the greatest friend, sister, or love that you'll ever have, and she'll be more beautiful than anyone you know, inside and out.
That girl is wonderful and smart and amazing, she must be a tamana!
Tamana by ThatGeek October 6, 2013
Taemin from SHINee is now a Taeman. Not a woman. He is also not innocent anymore. ACCEPT IT FOOLS.
*watching SHINee MV*
Person 1: Woah look at Taemin! He's so cute and innocent!
Person 2: FALSE. HE'S A TAEMAN. NOT INNOCENT ANYMORE FOO.
Taeman by DonghaeIsAFEESH January 5, 2013
Taimane is someone who can pull you I with one smile or laugh in under a heart beat, she is very addictive and contagious.

Taimane has a petite height and she is as cute as a baby... but if you know her for long she will become sexy, outgoing and freaky.

Do not get on Taimanes bad side because she will hurt you.

Taimane is someone you should keep in your life and shouldn't let go of because you'll only meet one like her.

Taimane will love you forever and will be an excellent wife or girlfriend, she is also a great kisser and great in bed
Damn bro Taimane has my heart
Taimane can make our bro
Fuck Taimane is good in bed
Omg! Taimane is so cute
Ohh Taimane is so small I can carry her
taimane by ronensmartass November 12, 2018
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