Tina
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tina
C21: so called because it is commonly bought in ( six ) teen ( ths ) of an ounce
Example Sentences
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Ayo, it was really touching to see Syd naming Tina her chef de cuisine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
And in our age of name-brand comedy showrunners, Burrows is one of a select few who paved a path for the likes of Bill Lawrence, Mike Schur and Tina Fey.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Tina Daheley has announced she is stepping down as the newsreader on BBC Radio 2's breakfast show after seven years.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Tina Li is a reporting intern and part of the 2026 summer newsroom intern class at The Wall Street Journal, where she works with the technology team in San Francisco.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
My daughter made it clear: My job today is Tina.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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