inked

Inked is a term with several related uses in English. As the past participle of ink, it is commonly used to describe something that has been marked with ink or is written or printed with ink. In everyday phrases, inked can emphasize the presence of ink on a surface, such as a page or document.

In slang and business contexts, to ink means to sign or finalize an agreement. Phrases like “to ink a deal” or “the deal was inked” indicate that a contract has been executed. This usage is widespread in journalism and corporate communications and can apply to various kinds of arrangements or partnerships.

In popular culture and media, Inked is used as a title or brand name for multiple works, including television series, comics, films, and books in different markets. Because these uses vary, they are typically clarified by context or with parenthetical descriptors (for example, Inked (TV series)) to distinguish among different works sharing the same title.

In body art communities, Inked is a common shorthand for someone who has tattoos. A person described as inked is typically someone who bears visible tattoos or has completed significant tattoo work.

See also: ink, inking, tattoo.