Phrase guide

fake tan

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A substance, usually a lotion, cream, or oil, that contains chemicals which, when applied to the skin, react to give the appearance of a suntan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: self-tanner

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cosmetic

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noun

Meaning 2

A substance, usually a lotion, cream, or oil, that contains chemicals which, when applied to the skin, react to give the appearance of a suntan.

Darker skin as a result of using such a substance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: self-tanner

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cosmetic

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: bruindouche — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Finnish: rusketusvoide — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • French: autobronzant — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • German: Selbstbräuner — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Hungarian: önbarnító — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Italian: autoabbronzante — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Polish: samoopalacz — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Russian: автозага́р (avtozagár) — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Russian: автобронза́нт (avtobronzánt) — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan
  • Ukrainian: автозасма́га (avtozasmáha) — substance applied to the skin to give the appearance of a suntan