noun
tat
A tattoo.
She shows me the new tat on her shoulder.
Etymology
Tat is a clipped form of tattoo. The shortened noun retains the meaning of a permanent design made in the skin.
More examples
- His first tat was a small star.
- I'm getting a tat to honor my grandmother.
- Her sleeves cover the tats on her arms.
Forms
tat · tats
Similar words
- tattoo
- The standard term; tat is an informal alternative.