Definitions

1. noun

A person, usually a man, who is uncouth or lacking in refinement

“The tampan’s rough demeanor immediately made him unpopular at the party.”

2. noun

A person who is considered uncivilized or savage

“The villagers viewed the stranger as a tampan from the city, unaware of their customs.”

3. noun

A person who is considered a barbarian or a brute

“The warrior was seen as a tampan by his enemies, feared for his ferocity in battle.”