tattoo

noun (1)

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tat·too | \ ta-ˈtü

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

2 : the act of tattooing : the fact of being tattooed

tattoo

verb (1)

tattooed; tattooing; tattoos

Definition of tattoo (Entry 2 of 4)

transitive verb

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)

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to give a series of rhythmic taps

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“Tattoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tattoo. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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tattoo

verb

tat·too | \ ta-ˈtü

tattooed; tattooing

Kids Definition of tattoo

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to mark the body with a picture or pattern by using a needle to put color under the skin

tattoo

noun

plural tattoos

Kids Definition of tattoo (Entry 2 of 2)

: a picture or design made by putting color under the skin

tattoo

transitive verb

tat·too | \ ta-ˈtü

Medical Definition of tattoo

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to mark or color (the skin) with tattoos

tattoo

noun

plural tattoos

Medical Definition of tattoo (Entry 2 of 2)

: an indelible mark or figure fixed upon the body by insertion of pigment under the skin or by production of scars

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