Tans is a term used to describe someone of a British Background or decent.It is a term used mostly by Irish People as the British soldiers i.e. Black and Tans,the color of their uniforms during the Irish independence 1921 would ran-sack villages and towns of people who didn't deserve it at all.It is used for offense today as a insult to a British person
by James O'Neill October 23, 2007
by Prec666 June 09, 2018
Efforts to darken the shade of human skin, either by natural means (direct exposure to the sun), artifical products (self-tanners), or enhanced exposure to simulated sunlight (tanning beds). Excessive tanning is likely associated with skin cancer.
"Orange alert! Paris should really stop going to the salon to fake and bake - instead of wasting her time tanning, she should work for world peace."
by Secret Agent Anne August 02, 2006
Girl 1: Lyke I'm so pale, wanna go tanning this afternoon?
Girl 2: No thanks, I'd rather spend the day outside instead of wasting my money... stupid bitch.
Girl 2: No thanks, I'd rather spend the day outside instead of wasting my money... stupid bitch.
by smokeontheknoll September 15, 2010
by ogaiy June 08, 2003