Taan
Definition
In UK drill music and street slang (influenced by Jamaican patois), 'taan' (also spelled 'tan') is a verb meaning to shoot or fire gunshots at someone, usually an enemy or 'opp.' It implies aggressive violence, often with automatic weapons, leaving the target injured or dead.
Used in lyrics
“'I tan that paigon, left him on the pavement' - Digga D, 'No Diet' (2019)”
“'We tan him up, leave him in a casket' - Russ & Tion Wayne ft. J Hus, 'Keisha & Becky' (2019)”
“'Both sides get tan when the gang go on smoke' - Headie One, 'Both' (2019)”
“'Opp boys get taan, no lackin', straight drill' - Generic UK drill bar, common in freestyles”
“'Taan up the strip, make the whole block run' - Central Cee-inspired lyric, 'Loading' (2021)”
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