tattoo Definition

tattoo¹
verb

tattoos, tattooed, tattooing
1. To mark (coloured designs or pictures) on (a person or part of the body) by pricking the skin and putting in indelible dyes.

noun

tattoos
1. A design tattooed on the skin.

Derivative: tattooer
noun

Etymology: 18c: from Tahitian tatau.

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tattoo²
noun tattoos

1. A signal by drum or bugle calling soldiers to quarters, especially in the evening.
2. An outdoor military entertainment with marching troops, military bands, etc, usually given in the evening.
3. A rhythmic beating, tapping or drumming.

Etymology: 17c as taptoo: from Dutch taptoe shut the taps, from tap tap of a barrel + toe shut.