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Body piercing and baggy clothes express identity among black youth, and not just beginning with hip-hop culture. Moreover, young black entrepreneurs like Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs and Russell Simmons have made millions from their clothing lines.
Michael Eric Dyson

Meaning of "body piercing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BODY PIERCING

body piercing  [ˈbɒdɪ ˈpɪəsɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BODY PIERCING

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Body piercing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BODY PIERCING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

body piercing

Body piercing

Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewellery may be worn. The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body piercing, or to an opening in the body created by this act or practice. Although the history of body piercing is obscured by popular misinformation and by a lack of scholarly reference, ample evidence exists to document that it has been practiced in various forms by both sexes since ancient times throughout the world. Ear piercing and nose piercing have been particularly widespread and are well represented in historical records and among grave goods. The oldest mummified remains ever discovered were sporting earrings, attesting to the existence of the practice more than 5,000 years ago. Nose piercing is documented as far back as 1500 BC. Piercings of these types have been documented globally, while lip and tongue piercings were historically found in African and American tribal cultures.

Definition of body piercing in the English dictionary

The definition of body piercing in the dictionary is the practice of making holes in parts of the body, such as the navel and nipples, so that jewellery can be worn in them.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BODY PIERCING


aliasing
ˈeɪlɪəsɪŋ
armour-piercing
ˈɑːməˌpɪəsɪŋ
canvassing
ˈkænvəsɪŋ
caucussing
ˈkɔːkəsɪŋ
ear-piercing
ɪə ˈpɪəsɪŋ
embarrassing
ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ
focussing
ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ
hocus-pocussing
ˌhəʊkəsˈpəʊkəsɪŋ
hocussing
ˈhəʊkəsɪŋ
piercing
ˈpɪəsɪŋ
terracing
ˈtɛrəsɪŋ
unbiassing
ʌnˈbaɪəsɪŋ
untrespassing
ʌnˈtrɛspəsɪŋ
waitressing
ˈweɪtrəsɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BODY PIERCING

body image
body language
body lotion
body mass
body mass index
body mike
body modification
body odour
Body of Christ
body part
body politic
body popping
body punch
body repair shop
body repairs
body scanner
body scrub
body search
body shop
body shopping

WORDS THAT END LIKE BODY PIERCING

balancing
bouncing
convincing
ear piercing
facing
fencing
financing
homesourcing
horse racing
icing
insourcing
outsourcing
placing
pricing
racing
resourcing
servicing
sourcing
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tracing

Synonyms and antonyms of body piercing in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «body piercing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BODY PIERCING

Find out the translation of body piercing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of body piercing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «body piercing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

穿耳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perforaciones en el cuerpo
570 millions of speakers

English

body piercing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शरीर भेदी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثقب الجسم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пирсинг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

piercing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শরীর ভেদন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

piercing
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tindik Badan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Body Piercing
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボディピアス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바디 피어싱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Piercing awak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xuyên cơ thể
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடல் குத்திக்கொள்வது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शरीर छेदन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vücut piercingi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

body piercing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piercing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пірсинг
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

body piercing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρύπημα του σώματος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

body piercing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

piercing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

piercing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of body piercing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BODY PIERCING»

The term «body piercing» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.109 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BODY PIERCING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about body piercing

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QUOTES WITH «BODY PIERCING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word body piercing.
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Michael Eric Dyson
Body piercing and baggy clothes express identity among black youth, and not just beginning with hip-hop culture. Moreover, young black entrepreneurs like Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs and Russell Simmons have made millions from their clothing lines.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BODY PIERCING»

Discover the use of body piercing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to body piercing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Learn Body Piercing in 6 Weeks Or Less: The Exercise Book ...
This book demonstrates six different "simulated" piercing tasks that will teach you the physical skills of body piercing in six weeks or less.
Jerry Frederick, 2010
2
Body piercing and tattoos
The selections in this volume explore the history of tattoos and body piercing, the reasons people practice body modification, and the controversial nature of these trends.
J. D. Lloyd, 2003
3
Body Piercing
The first fully comprehensive, illustrated guide to body art in all its forms, Body Piercing is the only reference source available that takes you through every step of the process.From choosing a style, placement, and finding the right ...
Russ Thorne, 2010
4
Body Piercing Saved My Life: Inside the Phenomenon of ...
Body Piercing Saved My Life is the first in-depth journalistic investigation into a subculture so large that it's erroneous to even call it a subculture: Christian rock.
Andrew Beaujon, 2007
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Piercing Bible
" --DAVID A. VIDRA, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF HEALTH EDUCATORS, INC. "No one is more qualified to write this book than Elayne Angel. With more than three decades of personal experience to her credit, no one knows the subject better.
Elayne Angel, 2011
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Body Piercing
The images are accompanied by a graphic treatment of statements and anecdotes from the book's subjects by designer Dean Lahn.
Dean Lahn, 1998
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Body Piercing and Tattooing: The Hidden Dangers of Body Art
The author provides students with a realistic overview of the health risks associated with both practices, noting recent infections that originated from equipment used by various unlicensed body artists and the potential link between ...
Sawyer, CREATESPACE, 2008
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Tattooing and Body Piercing
Discusses the history of tattooing and body piercing, the process of each procedure, the risks involved, other options, and tips for making decisions about getting body modification.
Bonnie B. Graves, 2000
9
Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing, and Scarification
Discusses the history of various forms of body marking, current popularity of body piercing and tattoos, how and why these are done, and some things to think about before choosing to be pierced or tattooed.
Kathlyn Gay, Christine Whittington, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions about Body Piercing and Tattooing
Discusses body piercing and tattooing, including its rise in popularity, the process of body modification, the risks involved, and common myths about body modification.
Sarah Sawyer, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BODY PIERCING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term body piercing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Local man could partially lose sight after BB shooting
Downs, a body piercing artist, said he is concerned about his career if he can only see out of one eye. "When I was young, I did stupid things ... «WMTV, Jul 15»
2
Piercings Gain In Popularity As Consumers Learn More About Rook …
As more consumers learn the ins and outs of rook piercing, this relatively newly popular body piercing is becoming more and more popular. "We have always ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
3
Kerala to ban superstitious practices via legislation
By Dileep Thekkethil Body Piercing. BENGALURU: The government of Kerala may soon pass an anti-superstition legislation to put an end to ... «The American Bazaar, Jul 15»
4
Budding artists
Attendees learned about the Jewish attitude about body piercing, tattoos and cosmetic procedures. Photo courtesy of Esther Allouche ... «Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, Jul 15»
5
Kerala plans law against superstition
Nair wanted government to ban the body piercing in the name of religious rituals being held during the festival period in several Lord Muruga ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
Removing microdermal implants: A photographic tutorial
Holy cow! Handling body jewelry and piercings. One report found that 60 percent of inmates have some kind of body piercing; how do you deal with it? «CorrectionsOne, Jun 15»
7
Spotlight: Dragonfly Studio and Gallery
Tattoos and body piercing, glass art and smoking accessories. Number of employees: 7. Company's mission: To make sure each and every ... «Reading Eagle, Jun 15»
8
/$5 off your next piercing from Eternal Tattoo and Body Piercing! Just …
Take $5 off your next tattoo or body piercing when you mention you saw this ad with the Fremont Tribune! Our skilled piercers and tattoo artists ... «Fremont Tribune, Jun 15»
9
Artificial Blood Will Soon Be Tested in Humans
Some people are banned from donating blood, including those who have had a tattoo or body piercing within 12 months (excluding pierced ... «Newsmax, Jun 15»
10
Alert! Know about fashion monsters in your wardrobe
Skinny jeans, high heels, corsets, neck ties and body piercing are some of the fashion monsters that are waiting to attack in your wardrobe, ... «New Kerala, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Body piercing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/body-piercing>. Apr 2024 ».
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