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tattoo

[ta-too] / tæˈtu /
NOUN
design on the skin
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NOUN
continuous drumming
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But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

At the weekly gathering, which features a food vendor, cocktails, tattoo artists and DJs, you can “competitively play chess, learn the game, meet new friends or mingle as a single person,” Thompson shares.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

If you get a stud in your navel or a little tattoo on your ankle, you aren’t likely to look back later and kick yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He also had a tattoo on his right arm which said "nan", along with a clover and the colours of the Irish flag.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Wimpy helped everyone climb on board, a grim look on his face, his eagle tattoo pumping away.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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