tanned

tanned

Spanked, thrashed, or beaten. We knew we'd get tanned by our grandma if we cursed or misbehaved, so we were perfect little angels anytime we were at her house.
See also: tan
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tanned

mod. alcohol intoxicated. (Preserved like a tanned hide of an animal.) Tom is too tanned to drive. Get him out of that car.
See also: tan
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • you little imp
  • you little scallywag
  • a state of affairs
  • spanked
  • as large as life
  • upside the head
  • find (oneself) with (something)
  • find oneself with
  • gold
  • have (one's) heart in the right place
References in periodicals archive
Frequent mass media portrayals of tanned fashion models account, in part, for the popularity of tanned bodies in North American culture (Cafri, Thompson, Roehrig et al., 2006).
Having tried a vast array of different makes and textures - from mousse to cream to lotion - I've decided I was never meant to look tanned in the first place.
Tanning behavior can be predicted by perceived pro-tanning norms, which are promoted by the popular culture frequently showing images of tanned people (Davis, Cokkinides, Weinstock, O'Connell, & Wingo, 2002; Cho, Lee, & Wilson, 2010).
However, we experimentally manipulated whether participants saw a tanned or nontanned version of the picture.
Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1 Hour Tan Mousse, PS7.99, Superdrug Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Tough Stuff 3in1 Body Scrub, PS4.99, Superdrug It's the season for glowing, tanned skin, and plenty of us are trying out the fake option.
| DO WEAR loose clothing and flipflops once you've tanned - and ditch your bra for at least six hours.
Whether you've never tanned before, or prefer to build your glow gradually (not everybody can style out the 'Ta-dah!
"If you favour a spray, mist your product in the bathroom in front of the mirror and stand on a dark towel - but don't forget to use wipes on your soles once tanned."
There's no need to sacrifice the health of your skin to achieve a natural tanned appearance.
Once tanned, avoid chlorinated swimming pools as the chlorine will strip away your carefully and expensively acquired tan.
* Those who tanned indoors during warm weather were more likely to be tanning dependent (OR 2.99) than were those who did not use indoor tanning.
Hollywood is responsible for originally encouraging the trend for tanned skin.
The one-hour option offers an instant tanned appearance, which is perfect for an impromptu night out or a quick-fix.
Unfortunately I forgot to exfoliate my knees, so these were more tanned than my legs, but it was my own fault.
She said: "Being tanned gives you a natural feel-good factor.