Definitions by Echo da V

tally marks 

Scars/lines created on one's arms due to cutting (often emo associated) typically done by across the street techniques in a manner that looks similar to tally marks used in teaching kindergarteners math.

His arms looked much better but you can still see the tally marks scars left.

tally marks by Echo da V May 15, 2011

battlescars 

marks made on one's arms, legs, or other body parts caused by intentional cutting (often emo associated but not necessarily ((lets not stereotype))). These are typically across the street method and are typically only battlescars when they are older or partially healed.

Arms covered in little pinkish marks as though they were battlescars made when he/she was fighting depression...

battlescars by Echo da V May 15, 2011