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Tina

American  
[tee-nuh] / ˈti nə /

noun

  1. a female given name.


tina British  
/ ˈtiːnə /

noun

  1. a slang word for crystal meth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of tina

C21: so called because it is commonly bought in ( six ) teen ( ths ) of an ounce

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But when David suggests that it’s time to move on, Tina bluntly replies, “It’s not over yet.”

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

When the bill to refuel the family RV passed $200 for the first time in April, Tina Morgan knew this summer’s vacation would be different.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Ayo, it was really touching to see Syd naming Tina her chef de cuisine.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

It attracts some of the biggest names in the sector, with presenter Graham Norton, actor Michael Sheen and American comedian, writer and producer Tina Fey taking part in last year's event.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Tina puts one small hand in mine as we walk.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

Rob Pegoraro: Thanks for the min-review! tina in falls church: re: farm lurker: Maybe a hunter's trail cam??

From Washington Post Dec. 18, 2009

Rob Pegoraro: Thanks for the suggestion... remember the name of this mysterious box? tina to wiredog: You are the man.

From Washington Post Dec. 18, 2009

On the face of it, Peru last week had as much reason for rejoicing as Argen tina.

From Time Magazine Archive

The grinding vat or tina is first charged to about one-fifth of its depth with water and from 6 cwt. to 7 cwt. of common salt.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various

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