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Meaning
Noun
●
An
image
made in the
skin
with
ink
and a needle.
●
A method of
decorating
the
skin
by
inserting
colored
substances
under the
surface
with
a sharp
instrument
(usually a solenoid-driven needle).
●
In Nautical:
A
signal
played
five
minutes
before
taps
(lights out).
●
In Military & Body art:
A
signal
by
drum
or
bugle
ordering
soldiers
to
return
to their quarters.
●
In Military:
A
military
display
or pageant.
●
A
pony
of a certain
breed
from India.
Verb
●
To
apply
a
tattoo
to (someone or something).
●
In Baseball:
To
hit
the
ball
hard
,
as if
to
figuratively
leave
a
tattoo
on the
ball
.
●
To
tap
rhythmically
on, to drum.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
tattoo
English
taptoe
Dutch
tatau
Samoan
Sourced from
Etym
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Scar
Birthmark
Necklace
Piercing
Painting
Picture
Bruise
Hairstyle
Photo
Mustache
Beard
Bracelet
Photograph
Costume
Manicure
Logo
Tat
Haircut
Wig
Portrait
Shirt
Mask
Hair
Skin
Stencil
Mural
Moustache
Sculpture
Skull
Dress
Silhouette
Cut
Hairdo
Scarf
Look
Art
Image
Pic
Jacket
Ink
Outfit
Makeup
Crown
Artwork
Toy
Statue
Inked
Butterfly
Flower
Tramp Stamp
Body Art
Nose Ring
Nose Job
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