Tan

n.

Heard in Tipperary

To hit or slap someone.

In use

I heard mike wasn't in school today, well I'll tan his arse as soon as he gets in.

Posh English

I heard Mike was absent from school today. Well I shall slap his posterior the moment he arrives home.

  • Ran tanAn excursion involving copious amounts of alcohol, possibly women and possible tribal…
  • Tan ballA hurling ball.
  • The ran tanTo bunk off school or go on a prolonged drinking bender.
  • ClatterTo slap someone's face with an open hand but can be used to describe a generic beating…
  • A slapA blow or smack, either from another person or from falling heavily.
  • Dya wana slap do ya?A threat to strike someone.