tattoo

noun
UK: /tæˈtuː/
US: /tæˈtuː/

  1. A design marked on the body by inserting pigments under the skin.

    1. He has a tattoo on his arm of an anchor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The intricate tattoo on her back depicted a mythical creature, showcasing the artist's skill. [ ] [ ]

  2. A rhythmic drumming or rapping.

    1. The tattoo of raindrops on the roof lulled me to sleep. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant tattoo of his fingers on the desk was distracting everyone in the office. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

engrave design mark ink
tattoo verb

  1. To mark the skin with tattoos.

    1. I want to tattoo a heart on my wrist. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to tattoo her children's initials on her shoulder as a permanent reminder. [ ] [ ]
tattoo adjective

  1. Relating to or decorated with tattoos.

    1. He has a tattoo design on his arm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tattoo artist specialized in creating unique and vibrant tattoo designs for his clients. [ ] [ ]
tattoo intransitive-verb

  1. The act of marking the skin with tattoos.

    1. The tattoo hurt but I want more. [ ] [ ]
    2. Tattooing is an art, but it is also a serious commitment. [ ] [ ]
tattoo transitive-verb

  1. To mark something or someone with tattoos.

    1. They tattoo images on their bodies. [ ] [ ]
    2. He planned to tattoo his entire back with a detailed landscape scene. [ ] [ ]
tattoo noun

  1. A military drumming signal.

    1. The tattoo was played to signal the soldiers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The final tattoo was played at 10 p.m., signalling soldiers to return to quarters. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tattoo" in English means: A design marked on the body by inserting pigments under the skin., A rhythmic drumming or rapping..

The phonetic transcription of "tattoo" is /tæˈtuː/ in British English and /tæˈtuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tattoo": engrave, design, mark, ink.

Example usage of "tattoo": "He has a tattoo on his arm of an anchor.". More examples on the page.