tattoo

US /tæˈtu/

UK /tə'tu:/

B2

noun

  • Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
  • A permanent design marked on the skin by pricking it and inserting dyes or pigments.

verb

  • To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin

other

  • To mark (someone or a part of their body) with a tattoo.
  • To mark (the skin) with tattoos.

Examples

I've decided to get my tattoo removed.

His arms were covered in tattoos.