English · Slang Candidate

on the ran tan

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Drunk.

Where it’s used: Used American English

The proofreader had been evidently on the ran tan […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “on the ran tan” mean?

Drunk.

Is “on the ran tan” formal or informal?

on the ran tan is generally archaic, slang.

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