A form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. noun
She decided to get a tattoo of a butterfly on her shoulder.
Many cultures have traditional tattoo practices that hold significant meaning.
A rhythmic tapping or drumming, especially one that signals a military call to return to quarters. noun
The soldiers marched back to the barracks at the sound of the evening tattoo.
The distant tattoo of drums could be heard as the parade approached.
To mark or decorate (a person or body part) with a tattoo. verb
He decided to tattoo a dragon on his arm.
The artist tattooed an intricate design on her back.