Definition of Teena Marie

Teena Marie

• Used in the gay club community in Toronto to refer to a female who looks like she's wasted on alcohol or drugs, or in a more vague sense, just looks rough. Also can reference anything that is sloppy, messy or poorly put together.
  
  Derived from the name of '80s pop singer Teena Marie, but also references slang for crystal meth, also known as Tina. Also lightly references music star Rick James, a known for his drug troubles, of whom Marie was a protegee.
  
  Alternate spelling "Tina Marie"
  
  burnout

  That girl is so Teena Marie tonight.

  Oh no, she's Tina'ing out.

  Last edited on Jan 20 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 20 2010.

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