tatt

Tatt is an informal English term most often used as a shortened form of tattoo. In casual speech and online discussions about body art, people may refer to a tattoo as a tatt. The term is primarily associated with tattoos and is generally understood within that context. It is rarely used in formal writing.

Other uses are limited. As a proper noun, Tatt can appear as a surname or part of place names in some regions, though such uses are unrelated to the tattoo meaning and are not common in standard references. In everyday writing outside tattoo talk, tatt is often treated as a misspelling of 'tat' or 'tattoo' rather than a distinct term.

Etymology and usage notes: The form derives from 'tattoo' by clipping. The spelling 'tatt' reflects casual pronunciation in informal contexts. Dictionaries may list 'tatt' as a colloquial abbreviation for 'tattoo,' distinct from the formal 'tattoo' itself.