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tattoo

[ta-too] / tæˈtu /
NOUN
design on the skin
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NOUN
continuous drumming
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In October, Platner says, word of his chest tattoo was spreading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The early pieces that established his reputation were dioramas of local spots around Grangeville, such as a tattoo parlor, a pawn show and a Dairy Queen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In a CNN interview, Auchincloss said that he finds “that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally disqualifying.”

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Some gyms and saunas still maintain "no tattoo zones" on the grounds that certain tattoos "are too intimidating and may offend other guests".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Somkit ran his hand over his hair, and Pong noticed his friend's tattoo.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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