How Do You Spell TATTOO?

Pronunciation: [tatˈuː] (IPA)

The word "tattoo" is spelled with two T's, two O's, and an A at the end. In IPA transcription, it is written as tætu. The stressed syllable is the first syllable, which is pronounced with a short "a" sound. The second syllable has a short "u" sound followed by a long "o" sound. The final syllable has a schwa sound, represented in IPA as ə. In English, the word "tattoo" refers to a design or mark on the skin made by inserting ink into the dermis layer of the skin.

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TATTOO Meaning and Definition

  1. A tattoo is a permanent design or mark made on the skin by injecting ink or pigments into the dermis layer using a needle or similar instrument. Typically, it involves the application of colored or black ink, but in modern times, tattoo artists have diversified their techniques and materials, including the use of different pigments, dyes, and even bio-ink. Tattoos are created by puncturing the skin repeatedly with the needle, depositing the ink underneath the epidermis layer.

    Tattooing has a rich cultural history, with evidence of its practice dating back thousands of years. Throughout different societies and periods, tattoos have held various meanings, serving as symbols of individual identity, tribe affiliation, rank, status, or religious beliefs. In contemporary times, tattoos have become increasingly popular as a form of self-expression, often encompassing personal significance, sentimental value, or artistic aesthetics.

    The process of receiving a tattoo typically involves preliminary design consultation, followed by the application of the tattoo on the desired area of the body. The area is first cleaned and disinfected, and the artist then uses a sterile needle to pierce the skin, injecting ink into the dermis. Afterward, the tattoo may require aftercare to ensure proper healing and to maintain the integrity of the artwork.

    Tattooing is an intricate art form that combines technical skill, creativity, and cultural significance, serving as a permanent form of personal adornment and body art.

  2. • The beat of drum at night to warn soldiers to repair to their quarters.
    • To puncture the skin, generally that of the face or arms, with a sharp-pointed instr., so as to form lines and figures, and afterwards to rub into the punctures a coloured substance to render them indelible.
    • Lines and figures made on the skin of the body, and afterwards stained to render them permanent.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TATTOO

The word "tattoo" is believed to have originated from the Tahitian word "tatau" or "tatawo", which later influenced the Marquesan word "tatu". Captain James Cook, a British explorer, is often credited with introducing the term to English speakers during his voyages to the Pacific in the late 18th century. The word gradually entered the English language as "tattoo" and referred to the practice of marking the skin with ink or pigment.

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Plural form of TATTOO is TATTOOS

Conjugate verb Tattoo

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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