Tina

American  

[tee-nuh] / ˈti nə /

noun

1. a female given name.

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tina British  

/ ˈtiːnə /

noun

1. a slang word for crystal meth

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Etymology

Origin of tina

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

Example Sentences

Tina Manos, 69, said she is concerned about the effect on the area’s economy, including oyster farms, the aquaculture industry and tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Tina, who is also in her 20s and comes from Rasht, told the BBC that she saw young people on duty in a square in the city on 14 March.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This month, the zoo announced Tina was suffering from an infection and abnormal buildup of fluid in her uterus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Tina enclosed a picture of Nikki on which she had written on the back, “Say hello to the incredible Nicole Zamborska, age two days.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg