English
Etymology
Originated as a slang term in tattoo and piercing parlours in Californian counter culture but has gained traction in mainstream society and other areas.
Noun
en-noun|sg=permanent dirt
- colloquial A tattoo
- colloquial Any form of tattoo, piercing, (deliberate) scarring or other body modification that is considered permanent or would take significant effort to remove.
- colloquial A hair dye or permanent wave that must be allowed to grow out or be reversed by repeating the process, that will not wash out.
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