tattooing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of applying permanent designs to the skin, typically with the help of needles.

  - "She decided to get a tattoo of a rose on her ankle."
  - "My friend got his first tattoo last weekend."
  - "Tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years."

• Noun

  A permanent design or image inked into the skin.

  - "His tattoo of a dragon covers most of his back."
  - "The meaning behind her tattoo is deeply personal."
  - "Tattoos were once considered taboo but are now popular and socially acceptable."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tattooing
canoeing , roaming , grooming

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Variants

List of all variants of tattooing that leads to same result
tattoo , tattooed , tattooer , tattooers , tattooing , tattooist , tattooists , tattoos

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'tattooing' comes from the Tahitian word 'tatau', which means 'to mark'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known tattoo is over 5,000 years old and was discovered on the body of an Ötzi the Iceman.

2. The Guinness World Record for the most tattoos in 24 hours is held by Hollis Cantrell, who completed 801 tattoos.

3. Tattoos can help to reduce stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins in the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Body Art: Tattooing is a form of body art, along with piercing and scarification.

2. Tattoo Designs: There are various styles and designs for tattoos, including traditional, tribal, realism, watercolor, and geometric.

3. Tattoo Ink: Tattoo ink is a pigmented substance that is injected into the skin to create a tattoo design.

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Culture

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Tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years and holds cultural significance in various societies. In some cultures, tattoos were used as a sign of status, while in others they were used for spiritual or protective purposes. Tattoos have been featured in literature, art, and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "tattooing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a needle piercing the skin and depositing ink into the dermis layer.
   - Visualize the design being created on the skin.
   - Imagine the sensation of the needle moving across the skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tattooing' with the image of a tattoo artist at work.
   - Associate the word with the sound of a tattoo gun.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of getting a tattoo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-A-T-T-O-O-O to remember the meaning: T for Tahitian, A for Apply, T for To, O for Mark.

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