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tattoo

/tæˈtuː/

Translations

tattoonoun

tattoos

/tæˈtuː/

tatouage

She got a tattoo of a butterfly on her shoulder.

Elle s’est fait faire un tatouage de papillon sur l’épaule.

Additional translations

tatouSens militaire.

tambourinementSens rare : bruit régulier de coups ou de frappements.

Synonyms

body art

tattooverb

tattooed

Past Simple

tattooed

Past Participle

tattooing

Gerund

/tæˈtuː/

/tæˈtu/

tatouer

She decided to tattoo a small butterfly on her ankle.

Elle a décidé de tatouer un petit papillon sur sa cheville.

Additional translations

tambourinerSens figuré ou sonore : frapper de manière rythmée.

Synonyms

tattooadjective

Used chiefly attributively (e.g., "tattoo studio"); normally ungradable.

Additional translations

tatouéPeu usuel comme adjectif; s’emploie surtout avec l’idée de peau ou de personne couverte de tatouages.

Synonyms

Definitions

tattoonoun

A form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, and pigments into the skin.

She got a tattoo of a butterfly on her shoulder.

A permanent mark or design made on the skin with ink.

His tattoo of a dragon covered his entire back.

A rhythmic tapping or drumming sound.

The tattoo of the rain on the roof was soothing.

A military performance of music or display of armed forces in general.

The annual military tattoo attracted thousands of spectators.

tattooverb

To mark or decorate the skin with a design by inserting pigment into punctures in the skin.

She decided to tattoo a small butterfly on her ankle.

To create a rhythmic tapping or drumming sound.

The rain tattooed on the roof throughout the night.

tattooadjective

Relating to tattoos or the practice of tattooing.

She scheduled a tattoo session with a renowned artist.