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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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A West Yorkshire tattooist has been helping people who have undergone surgery cover up their scarring.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023

Mister Cartoon, tagger turned tattooist to the stars, and Estevan Oriol, bouncer turned hip-hop documentarian, have a new Netflix film, ‘LA Originals.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

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