Tattooing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
tattooing
[ tษหtuหษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น tatuagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tattooierung
๐ฎ๐ฉ tatooing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ tatuowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใใฅใผๅ ฅใ
๐ซ๐ท tatouage
๐ช๐ธ tatuaje
๐น๐ท dรถvme
๐ฐ๐ท ํํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุดููู
๐จ๐ฟ tetovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ tetovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็บน่บซ
๐ธ๐ฎ tetoviranje
๐ฎ๐ธ tatuering
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะธัะพะฒะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแขแฃแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถymษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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