What does Tramp Stamp mean?
A derogatory slang term for a tattoo placed on the lower back, just above the butt.
Other definitions of Tramp Stamp:
- A tattoo just above one's ass. The placement is rumored to be indicative of promiscuous behavior, and therefore suggests trampiness.
- A lower-back tattoo, which gained popularity in the late 1990s alongside the mass appeal of low-rise jeans and crop tops. These tattoos are said indicate heightened sexuality.
- A stigmatized tattoo location on the lower back, predominately appearing on women. Given the tattoo's location, to many, it has come to express an over-active sex drive. It's placement is highly visible during certain positions, including doggy-style.
- A slang name from a tattoo that appears on the lower back, just above the pant line. Often stylized with tribal markings, butterflies, and flowers, the style was popularized in the mid-1990s, alongside low cut jeans. It quickly fell out of favor, as the general public shamed and teased the tattoo to death.
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How to use the term
Tramp Stamp:
Tramp stamps were everywhere in the late 90s. To be honest, I kind of miss them.
Her tramp stamp had a blend of filigree, spirals, and butterflies, showing off her personal style.
I got a great view of his tramp stamp last night.
Making tramp stamps damp, if you know what I mean.
You getting a tramp stamp tattoo doesn't bother me. It would be you regretting it, so make sure you get a nice design.
Video related to Tramp Stamp
References:
Turlington's Lower Back Tattoo Remover - Saturday Night Live | YouTube
- A TV Show that mentions "Tramp Stamp."
A commercial for a fictional product that removes lower back tattoos or "tramp stamps".
The skit indicates people will regret their lower-back tattoos later in life, and thus, should remove them with a spread.
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