1. a permanent design or mark made on the skin by inserting ink or dyes
2. a military ceremony with music and marching, especially in the evening
Usage: military
3. a rapid rhythmic drumming or tapping sound

1. to mark the skin permanently with a design using ink or dyes
2. to drum or tap rhythmically

Examples

• She got a small butterfly tattoo on her wrist.
• The sailor’s arms were covered in colorful tattoos.
• The military tattoo featured bagpipers and drummers.
• Rain drummed a steady tattoo on the roof.
• He decided to tattoo his daughter’s name on his chest.
• The artist will tattoo the design next week.
• Her fingers tattoo nervously on the desk during tests.