tattoo

UK
/tæˈtuː/
US
/tæˈtuː/

Translations

tattoonoun
tattoos
pl
UK
/tæˈtuː/
US
/tæˈtuː/
She got a tattoo on her arm.
Она сделала татуировку на руке.
Synonyms
tattooverb
tattooed
Past Simple
tattooed
Past Participle
tattooing
Gerund
UK
/tæˈtuː/
US
/tæˈtu/
He decided to tattoo a dragon on his arm.
Он решил татуировать дракона на своей руке.
tattooadjective
Used chiefly attributively (e.g., "tattoo studio"); normally ungradable.

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.