Ran tan

n.

Heard in Waterford and Kerry

An excursion involving copious amounts of alcohol, possibly women and possible tribal violence in the 26 county parochial context.

In use

I know ye were on the ran tan last night by the cut of ye today

Posh English

I can tell you were on a raucous bender last night by your woeful appearance today.

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