tan up
The phrase "tan up" can mean different things depending on the context, including becoming darker due to sun exposure or standing and waiting in Jamaican Patois.
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Definition
B1Skin Care
(informal)To become darker in skin color due to exposure to the sun.
Example
- I love to tan up at the beach during summer.
B1Skin Care
(informal)To apply a product to the skin to achieve a darker complexion.
Example
- She decided to tan up before the party.
B2Jamaican Patois
(regional)To stand, stay, or wait in a specific location.
Example
- Im tan up inna line fi two owah.
- Tan right deh suh, mi sue cum back.
Similar
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