tattoos
word · lemma: tattoo
/ˌtæˈtuz/
ta-TOOZ
/tætˈuːz/
ta-TOOZ
Definition
Tattoos are designs or pictures that are permanently inked onto your skin. People get them for decoration, personal meaning, or cultural reasons.
Usage & Nuances
Informal or neutral; usually used as a plural ('get tattoos', 'have tattoos'). Common collocations: 'get a tattoo', 'tattoo artist', 'tattoo shop'. Sometimes associated with fashion, identity, or rebellion.
Spanish: tatuajesPortuguese (BR): tatuagensPortuguese (PT): tatuagensChinese (Simplified): 纹身Chinese (Traditional): 刺青Hindi: टैटूArabic: الوشومBengali: ট্যাটুRussian: татуировкиJapanese: タトゥーVietnamese: hình xămKorean: 문신Turkish: dövmeUrdu: ٹیٹوIndonesian: tato
Example Sentences
She has several tattoos on her arms.
basic
Many people choose tattoos with special meanings.
basic
His tattoos are very colorful and detailed.
basic
I love checking out new tattoos at the beach in summer.
natural
Are those real tattoos or just temporary ones?
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He regrets his tattoos from when he was a teenager.
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