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Tattooing: meaning, definitions and examples

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tattooing

 

[ tษ™หˆtuหษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic practice

Tattooing is the practice of inserting ink into the skin to create permanent designs or images. It has been a part of various cultures around the world for centuries, serving as a form of self-expression, art, or identity. The process involves using needles to puncture the skin and deposit ink into the dermis, which is the second layer of skin. Tattooing can also carry cultural significance, such as rites of passage, tribal identification, or beautification.

Synonyms

body art, ink work, tattoo art

Examples of usage

  • She has taken up tattooing as a profession.
  • His tattooing skills are highly regarded in the community.
  • Tattooing has roots in ancient civilizations.
  • They opened a studio specializing in traditional tattooing.

Translations

Translations of the word "tattooing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tatuagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเคŸเฅ‚ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tattooierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tatooing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั‚ัƒัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tatuowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒˆใ‚ฅใƒผๅ…ฅใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tatouage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tatuaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถvme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€ํˆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŽูˆุดููŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tetovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tetovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บน่บซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tetoviranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tatuering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั‚ัƒะธั€ะพะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tatuaje

Etymology

The word 'tattooing' derives from the Tahitian word 'tatu', which means 'to mark something'. The practice has ancient roots, with evidence of tattoos found on mummies in Egypt dating back to 2000 BC. Throughout history, tattooing has been practiced in various cultures for reasons ranging from spiritual beliefs to social status. In ancient Greece and Rome, tattoos were used to mark slaves and criminals. The art form gained popularity in the Western world during the 19th century, especially among sailors and soldiers. With the invention of the electric tattoo machine in the late 1800s, tattooing became more accessible and allowed for more intricate designs. Today, tattooing is widely accepted in many societies, celebrated for its artistic and personal significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,930, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.