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!
by The Ghost of Ambrose Bierce March 10, 2009
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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.
I think I'm going to get a tattoo.
Do you think getting a tattoo will hurt?
by millies June 21, 2003
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person 1 to person 2 - i just knew you was a wanker what with those tattoos you have
by bibbleboo September 10, 2010
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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
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A mark made on a lark which shows not in the dark.
That tattoo is gonna haunt me for the rest of my life; then decorate my corpse after I'm gone.
by BabyTaylor March 26, 2008
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PROFESSIONALY STABBING SOME WHINY PRICK REPEATEDLY FOR MONEY
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
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fuck what my parents say ....when im old enough, Im NOT gonna get a tattoo.
by da Wordman October 30, 2003
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