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tat·too
 tattoo
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- pronunciation:
- tae
tu
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| inflections: |
tattoos |
| definition: |
a picture, pattern, or other marking made on the skin with needles. The needles put colors into the skin. Tattoos are very difficult to remove.
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verb |
| inflections: |
tattoos, tattooing, tattooed |
| definition: |
to make a picture, pattern, or other marking, by pricking with needles that insert colors.
She tattooed a design on his arm.
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| derivations: |
tattooer (n.), tattooist (n.) |
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