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tattooist

American  
[ta-too-ist] / tæˈtu ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who practices the art or occupation of designing and applying tattoos.


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High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian "ice mummy" have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

The tattooist Ed Hardy once said that tattoos are like “little vents” into the wearer’s psyche.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Viral videos from the pair have seen the influencers showcasing a feminist tattooist and older homeless people, stimulating conversations on feminism or shedding light on poverty.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2022

Later, the tattooist told Hellmrich that Maq wanted to jam.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2022

To dream you are a tattooist, is a sign that you will estrange yourself from friends because of your fancy for some strange experience.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman

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