A form of expression favored by people who cannot express their individuality through productive means for want of the mental and/or creative capacity. Popular with teenage girls, frat boys, chain-smoking broads, and late 19th/early 20th century sailors.
Teenage Girl: I would like a tattoo that reflects my individuality and unique personality.
Sleazy Tattoo Artist: How about a butterfly on your hip?
Teenage Girl: Its like you read my mind!
Sleazy Tattoo Artist: How about a butterfly on your hip?
Teenage Girl: Its like you read my mind!
by The Ghost of Ambrose Bierce March 10, 2009
A form of art-work. Usually a picture imprinted on the body to describe one's personality or feelings. It's a very serious art, not one to carelessly mess around with.
by millies June 21, 2003
by bibbleboo September 10, 2010
another fashion trend among some people thinking they actually have something to say that's both important and permanent.
I have a serious need for coolness and heavily into that scene so I'm going to mark up my body to prove with yet another tattoo since I don't have any other way of communicating my individuality with those around me.
by Joe Young October 20, 2007
by BabyTaylor March 26, 2008
GUY1"I WANT A TATTOO ON MY ARM BUT I WAS TOLD ITS GONNA HURT" ARTIST" DEPENDS ON THE PERSON BUT IT AINT THAT BAD" GUY 1 DURING THE TATTOOING .."HOLY CRAP THAT AINT BAD BUT GEEZ WHEN YOU HIT THAT SPOT"
by CODY BAIRD October 21, 2008
by da Wordman October 30, 2003