tattoo
noun
a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters.
has tattooed
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present perfectof tattoo (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A burly junior sergeant nicknamed Manunya has tattooed up to 100 of the soldiers in the brigade with national symbols, animals and family, throughout a war he joined in its first days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
His vice president apparently tunes him out and has insulted him — which I think is pretty rich from a guy who looks like he has tattooed eyeliner, but what do I know?
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2025
The father of a 10-year-old autistic boy has tattooed the alphabet onto his arm so that he can always communicate with his non-speaking son.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
The Saints waived him the next summer — but not before he did take the field on Aug. 14, 2021 — a date he has tattooed on his wrist in Roman numerals.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Martell, 29, says Pho’s friendship has become as dear to her as the Greek gods he has tattooed on her leg.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2021
