A lower back tattoo (also referred to as a "tramp stamp" or "California license plate") is a tattoo placed in center of the human lower back. Beginning in the early 2000s, this particular type of tattoo became common among young women. Lower back tattoos are often oblong in shape, following the slope of the back on either side of the woman's spine. Worn almost exclusively by women, the lower back tattoo functions as body decoration, while underlining sexual attractiveness. Generally, a lower back design will be shaped to accentuate the shape of the female figure. The placement of such tattoos on the lower back may be seen as more sensuous than other common female tattoos (such as the ankle or shoulderblade), as it tends to seduce and sedate onlookers.
There are several attributes of lower back tattoos that have made them popular. While the lower back is not the widest area of the human back, it has abundant space for a large design, and horizontal tattoo designs can be worked easily. Another advantage is that the lower back is less likely to stretch and distort due to minor weight fluctuations, thus avoiding the tattoo's shape becoming warped. In addition, they can easily be concealed under business attire for formal settings.
Lower Back tattoos are also often displayed in conjunction with stylish halfshirts and bellyshirts (also called crop tops) designed to expose the midriff, and low-rise jeans that are slung low around the hips (a fashion style referred to as "Muffin tops").
There are several attributes of lower back tattoos that have made them popular. While the lower back is not the widest area of the human back, it has abundant space for a large design, and horizontal tattoo designs can be worked easily. Another advantage is that the lower back is less likely to stretch and distort due to minor weight fluctuations, thus avoiding the tattoo's shape becoming warped. In addition, they can easily be concealed under business attire for formal settings.
Lower Back tattoos are also often displayed in conjunction with stylish halfshirts and bellyshirts (also called crop tops) designed to expose the midriff, and low-rise jeans that are slung low around the hips (a fashion style referred to as "Muffin tops").
In Episode 18, Season 29, of the popular comedy show, Saturday Night Live, a skit was aired as an commercial parody for a product called Turlington's Lower Back Tattoo Remover.
In a scene of the comedy film, Wedding Crashers, the character Jeremy Grey (Vince Vaughn), exclaims "Tattoo on the lower back... might as well be a bullseye."
In Germany, a lower back tattoo is known as an "Arschgeweih," meaning "ass antlers."
In a scene of the comedy film, Wedding Crashers, the character Jeremy Grey (Vince Vaughn), exclaims "Tattoo on the lower back... might as well be a bullseye."
In Germany, a lower back tattoo is known as an "Arschgeweih," meaning "ass antlers."
by Marshall Lee June 09, 2006
A movie cliché in which half the cast is killed because one of the characters, in a moment of imminent disaster, went back to save their dog, purse, sentimental trinket, or other such non-essential item. Often used by movie makers to ramp up the tension at crucial moments, but usually it ends up just looking idiotic.
"Look at her. There's a 1000 ft wave heading towards them at 700 miles per hour and she's going back for the dog."
"Okay, the frickin' world's about to end and these idiots are running around with suitcases full of their belongings. Talk about going back for the dog."
"Okay, the frickin' world's about to end and these idiots are running around with suitcases full of their belongings. Talk about going back for the dog."
by Kevnar January 23, 2007
When a man has sex with someone from behind implying anal sex, although it can also mean regular sex Doggy Style.
I bust in on them and there he was hanging out the back of her.
Dave: Crikey mate look at that piece over there
Alan: Golly Gosh I'd love to hang out the back of that!
Dave: Crikey mate look at that piece over there
Alan: Golly Gosh I'd love to hang out the back of that!
by Jack T August 30, 2005
someone who tries to present themselves as hard and not someone to fuck with but is really a pathetic poser who is a softy
by the word of the south June 09, 2014
by Marshal Clark March 12, 2008
by Big CU July 24, 2005
a hotel where one can stay at for free in an unfamiliar location. In effect, staying at the back yourself hotel requires that you have the confidence that you will pull every night of your trip so you dont need "traditional" hotel accomodation
"dave have you booked any acomodation for the spain trip yet?"
"mate, dont worry about it, we'll just stay at the back yourself hotel"
"mate, dont worry about it, we'll just stay at the back yourself hotel"
by farnsworth32 June 08, 2007