tattoo
Translation
tattoo
Examples
He has a dragon tattoo on his arm.
He has a dragon tattoo on his arm.
She decided to get a small tattoo.
She decided to get a small tattoo.
Grammar Patterns
a tattoo ((on sth.)) a picture on the skin He has a dragon tattoo on his arm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ink, body art
Etymology
Borrowed from Polynesian (Tahitian) 'tātau', meaning 'to mark'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'tat-too' can remind you of the tapping sound of the needle.