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body piercing

noun

the piercing of a part of the body, as the navel, in order to insert an ornamental ring or stud.

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Origin of body piercing

First recorded in 1990–95

Words nearby body piercing

body mike, body modification, Body of Christ, body of stomach, body packer, body piercing, body plan, body politic, body press, body rhythm, body rub
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