Useful UK Slang to Boost Your English: To Tan Something

What does it mean?

To tan something is informal UK slang meaning to drink something very quickly, usually in one continuous go.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral to positive - mostly used in social drinking situations.

When do you use it?

Use it when someone finishes a drink extremely fast (beer, water, etc.).

Examples

Example 1: We tanned a pizza after the match.

Example 2: They tanned a bottle of wine.

Questions

Have you ever tanned a drink before

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