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I have Bob Dylan lyrics on my ribs. I'm a diehard Dylan fan, and my dad and I joke that if I ever met him, I'd have him sign his name right under my tattoo and then I'd run to the parlor to get his signature tattooed.
Carly Chaikin

Meaning of "tattoo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TATTOO

From Dutch taptoe, from the command tap toe! turn off the taps! from tap tap of a barrel + toe to shut.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TATTOO

tattoo  [tæˈtuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TATTOO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tattoo 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 TATTOO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tattoo

Tattoo

A tattoo is a form of body modification, made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment.

Definition of tattoo in the English dictionary

The first definition of tattoo in the dictionary is a signal by drum or bugle ordering the military to return to their quarters. Other definition of tattoo is a military display or pageant, usually at night. Tattoo is also any similar beating on a drum, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TATTOO


Baotou
ˈbaʊˈtuː
battu
bæˈtuː
battue
bæˈtuː
Ch´eng-tu
ˈtʃɛŋˈtuː
Chengdu
ˈtʃɛŋˈtuː
cockatoo
ˌkɒkəˈtuː
E102
ˌiːwʌnəʊˈtuː
hereto
ˌhɪəˈtuː
hereunto
ˌhɪərʌnˈtuː
hitherto
ˈhɪðəˈtuː
motu
məʊˈtuː
passe-partout
ˌpæspɑːˈtuː
pistou
piːsˈtuː
QE2
ˌkjuːiːˈtuː
sixty-two
ˌsɪkstɪˈtuː
thereto
ˌðɛəˈtuː
Timbuktu
ˌtɪmbʌkˈtuː
vertu
vɜːˈtuː
virtu
vɜːˈtuː
whereto
wɛəˈtuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TATTOO

tattered
tatters
tattersall
Tattersall´s
tattie
tattie-bogle
tattie-peelin
tattier
tatties
tattiest
tattily
tattiness
tatting
tattle
tattler
tattletale
tattlingly
tattooer
tattooist
tatty

WORDS THAT END LIKE TATTOO

all too
Gentoo
Leadbeater´s cockatoo
me-too
none too
only too
sulphur-crested cockatoo
tick-tack-too
too
tuktoo
white cockatoo

Synonyms and antonyms of tattoo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tattoo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TATTOO

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

Translator English - Chinese

纹身
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tatuaje
570 millions of speakers

English

tattoo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टैटू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وَشْم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

татуировка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tatuagem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উলকি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tatouage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tatu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tätowierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

入れ墨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문신
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tato
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hình xăm trên da
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॅटू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dövme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tatuaggio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tatuaż
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тату
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tatuaj
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τατουάζ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Een
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tatuering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tatovering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tattoo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TATTOO»

The term «tattoo» is very widely used and occupies the 3.793 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TATTOO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «tattoo» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «tattoo» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «TATTOO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tattoo.
1
Pamela Anderson
Tattoos are like stories - they're symbolic of the important moments in your life. Sitting down, talking about where you got each tattoo and what it symbolizes, is really beautiful.
2
Nicole Appleton
Giving birth was easier than having a tattoo.
3
Diora Baird
My only advice is don't tattoo some guy's name on yourself. Ever. I've done it twice. Twice! I'm in the process of getting both removed. It's the most painful thing imaginable.
4
Jay Baruchel
I have a maple leaf tattoo over my heart, quite literally, and my two favorite things on Earth are being in Canada and making movies.
5
Jamie Blackley
I have a tattoo of Joy Division on my chest, and I like One Direction.
6
Alafair Burke
Jesse James's next tattoo should be a warning label: Danger. Loving this man could break you.
7
Kristian Bush
As soon as I saw tattoos as a way to tell your story, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, I totally get it.' So I got my first tattoo a couple of years ago, and it's the word 'hope' on my left arm. It has a couple of dots at the end for each of my kids.
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Carly Chaikin
I have Bob Dylan lyrics on my ribs. I'm a diehard Dylan fan, and my dad and I joke that if I ever met him, I'd have him sign his name right under my tattoo and then I'd run to the parlor to get his signature tattooed.
9
Sam Claflin
One of the first pieces of advice I was ever given, on my first job was, you should always buy something to treat yourself to say well done for getting the job! However I've not followed on that through yet... I've always wanted a tattoo, something to mark my experience.
10
Ken Curtis
I wouldn't care if they tattoo Festus all over. He's been good to me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TATTOO»

Discover the use of tattoo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tattoo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Book 1 of the Millennium ...
He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of unfathomable iniquity and astonishing corruption. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Stieg Larsson, 2008
2
Tattoo: Secrets of a Strange Art
This pioneering 1933 survey approaches body art from a variety of angles, including artistic, semiotic, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives.
Albert Parry, 2006
3
Tattoo
And if they can get Delia to stop using her newfound power to turn gum wrappers into Prada pumps, they might actually stand a chance. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes, 2008
4
Total Tattoo Book
Whether flaunted or hidden, sought as art or curiosity, the tatoo has left its mark on generations. From its beginnings as a pagan ornament to today's popular body art, this book takes an intriguing look at the world of tatoos. 150 photos.
Amy Krakow, 2008
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The Mammoth Book of Tattoo Art
As jam-packed with the very best in tattoo art as the bestselling first volume, The Mammoth Book of Tattoos, this is a must-have for any fan of skin art. Praise for the The Mammoth Book of Tattoos: "Stellar" - Skin Deep.
Lal Hardy, 2012
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The Tattoo
Ken, a Japanese man raised in Hawaii, tells his story to his cellmate Cal, a white formerly racist tattoo artist who lost his voice when his throat was cut in a prison fight and who has become a trusted confidente due to his inability to ...
Chris McKinney, 2007
7
The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook: Practical Guide to Creating ...
Practical guide to creating meaningful Polynesian tattoos.
Roberto Gemori, 2011
8
Tattoo
A photographic odyssey through the art of the contemporary tattoo featuresmore than sixty-five full-color and black-and-white images that capture the rich diversity of tattoos used as a form of personal expression and body art, accompanied ...
‎2001
9
Tattoo Bible
"Tattoo Bible" provides images of unique body art, encompassing many different genres and ideas.
Superior Tattoo, 2010
10
Tattoo: An Anthropology
This engrossing book documents the meaning of tattooing in contemporary French Polynesian society. As a permanent inscription, a tattoo makes a powerful statement about identity and culture.
Makiko Kuwahara, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TATTOO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tattoo is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tattoo complications surprisingly common
Tattoos are increasingly common and becoming more widely accepted. Surveys show roughly one in 5 adults in the U.S. now have tattoos, and many have more ... «CBS News, May 15»
2
Aaron Hernandez Rocks New 'Lifetime' Tattoo At Court Appearance …
BOSTON — Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, sporting a new neck tattoo while making his first court appearance since being sentenced to life in prison for ... «NESN.com, May 15»
3
Apple Watch has tattoo trouble, Apple confirms
Got a tattoo on your wrist? You could find it difficult to get an Apple Watch to track your heart rate. It's all about the way the ink blocks light from built-in sensors. «CNET, May 15»
4
Texas man tattoos infamous Internet meme The Dress onto his leg
We know where he stands on The Dress. A Texas man got a blue and black tattoo of the polarizing frock that some swear is white and gold on his calf because ... «New York Daily News, Mar 15»
5
Rex Ryan goes to Bills blue for tattoo
According to The Wall Street Journal, Ryan had an artist change the color of the tattoo on his right arm -- which previously was a pinup of his wife wearing a Jets ... «ESPN, Feb 15»
6
Can I Tattoo My Cat? Dog And Cat Piercings And Tattoos Banned In …
Veterinarians show the ear of a sedated dog after it was tattooed at a veterinary office in Lima, Peru, May 18, 2010. This type of tattoo is exempt from a New York ... «International Business Times, Dec 14»
7
This Is What Nick Cannon Covered His Giant "Mariah" Tattoo With
When Nick Cannon got his wife's first name tattooed across his back as a wedding present in 2008, it was a gesture that perfectly represented their decision to ... «Complex.com, Oct 14»
8
FDA warns that tattoo inks can cause infections
Last month, California company White and Blue Lion Inc. recalled inks in in-home tattoo kits after testing confirmed bacterial contamination in unopened bottles. «Yahoo News, Aug 14»
9
Selena Gomez Honors Self-Love with Latest Tattoo
The actress and "Come and Get It" singer, 21, got fresh ink from celebrity tattoo artist Bang Bang McCurdy, who inscribed the Arabic words that translate to "love ... «People Magazine, Jul 14»
10
Miley Cyrus, Friends Get Tattoo in Honor of Late Dog Floyd: Pictures
Miley Cyrus is honoring her dearly departed pet with new ink. The "We Can't Stop" singer and some of her friends got matching tattoos of her late dog Floyd ... «Us Magazine, Jul 14»

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