Collocations for "tattoo"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "tattoo" in context.
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tattoo
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- getting a new tattoo
- show off your new tattoo
- a tattoo of a [cat, dragon, rose]
- a [cat] tattoo
- a tattoo on his [arm, leg]
- got a tattoo [removed, redone, fixed]
- a [gang, prison] tattoo
- a tattoo from prison
- a custom tattoo (of)
- put on a temporary tattoo
- getting my first tattoo
- do you have any tattoos?
- don't have any tattoos
- concealed her tattoo (for the interview)
- was recognized by his tattoo
- a [beautiful, crass] tattoo
- her [mom, parents] won't let her get a tattoo
- UK: took part in a [military, navy, royal] tattoo
- a tattoo sleeve
- tattoo designs
- a tattoo artist
- tattoo removal services
- a tattoo [studio, parlor]
- tattooed her [back, shoulder, ankle]
- a [butterfly] was tattooed on her [back]
- tattooed a [butterfly] on her [back]
- had a [butterfly] tattooed on her back
- get tattooed
'tattoo' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):