plural tattoos
Definition of tattoo
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : a mark, figure, design, or word intentionally fixed or placed on the skin:
a : one that is indelible and created by insertion of pigment under the skin
b : one that is temporarily applied to the skin, resembles a permanent tattoo, and usually lasts for a few days to several weeks
c : one that is composed of scar tissue intentionally created by cutting, abrading, or burning the skin
tattoo
verb (1)tattooed; tattooing; tattoos
Definition of tattoo (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : to mark the skin with (a tattoo)
tattooed a flag on his chest
2 : to mark or color (the skin) with tattoos
tattoo
noun (2) plural tattoos
Definition of tattoo (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : a rapid rhythmic rapping
2a : a call sounded shortly before taps as notice to go to quarters
b : outdoor military exercise given by troops as evening entertainment
tattoo
verb (2)tattooed; tattooing; tattoos
Definition of tattoo (Entry 4 of 4)
1 : to beat or rap rhythmically on : drum on
2 baseball, informal
a : to hit (a pitched ball) very hard
An RBI single followed, and then Rougned Odor tattooed the first pitch he saw for a three-run homer.— Derrick Goold
b : to get many hits and runs against (a pitcher)
The Twins tattooed him for four more in the third …— Brian Murphy
: to give a series of rhythmic taps
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The first known use of tattoo was circa 1627
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