Pronunciation: /tæˈtuː/

Definitions of tattoo

noun a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments into the skin

Example Sentences

A1 She has a small tattoo on her wrist.

A2 He got a tattoo of his favorite band's logo on his shoulder.

B1 Getting a tattoo can be a painful experience for some people.

B2 The tattoo artist did an amazing job creating a realistic portrait on her back.

C1 Her intricate sleeve tattoo tells a story of her life experiences.

C2 The intricate details of the Japanese-style tattoo on his chest are truly impressive.

verb to mark the skin with a design using ink, dyes, or pigments

Example Sentences

A1 She wants to tattoo a small heart on her wrist.

A2 He tattooed his favorite quote on his forearm.

B1 The artist will tattoo a beautiful design on her back next week.

B2 She decided to tattoo a portrait of her dog on her shoulder.

C1 The famous tattoo artist was commissioned to tattoo a mural on the client's entire back.

C2 After years of practice, he became skilled enough to tattoo intricate designs on his clients with precision.

Examples of tattoo in a Sentence

formal She decided to get a tattoo of her favorite quote on her wrist.

informal I'm thinking of getting a tattoo of my dog's face on my arm.

slang I got a sick tattoo of a dragon on my back yesterday.

figurative The memory of her words was like a tattoo on his heart, forever etched in his mind.

Grammatical Forms of tattoo

past tense

tattooed

plural

tattoos

comparative

more tattooed

superlative

most tattooed

present tense

tattoos

future tense

will tattoo

perfect tense

have tattooed

continuous tense

is tattooing

singular

tattoo

positive degree

tattooed

infinitive

to tattoo

gerund

tattooing

participle

tattooed

Origin and Evolution of tattoo

First Known Use: 1777 year
Language of Origin: Tahitian
Story behind the word: The word 'tattoo' comes from the Tahitian word 'tatau' which means 'to mark something'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the practice of marking the skin with ink or dye, the word 'tattoo' has evolved to encompass a wide range of body art techniques and styles.