tattooing
noun/tæˈtuɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #16,509 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of making permanent designs on the skin by inserting ink with needles.
Example sentence
She watched the artist carefully performing tattooing on her wrist.
Synonyms & related words
- inking
- marking
- branding
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