matching tattoo
/ˈmætʃɪŋ tæˈtuː/
Very CommonIdentical or complementary tattoos shared between two or more people as a symbol of their bond.
Seen as romantic or touching when it works out and as a cautionary tale when the relationship ends.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | me and my best friend got matching tattoos at 18 and we're still best friends at 30 so i'd say it worked | The person got matching tattoos with their friend long ago and the friendship survived. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | she got a matching tattoo with her ex after 3 months of dating. cover up fund incoming | The person got a tattoo with someone they were with briefly and will likely need to cover it up. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | me, my mom, and my sister all got matching tattoos of the same flower on vacation. best trip ever | Three family members got the same tattoo together as a memorable shared moment. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | matching tattoos don't have to be couple stuff. got one with my college roommate and it's the most meaningful one i have | Matching tattoos are meaningful outside of romantic relationships too. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing tattoos shared between two people as a symbol of connection.
- Talking about getting or having a tattoo that matches someone else's.
Do not use it when
- Two people happen to have the same design by coincidence.
Origin and context
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- First seen
- unknown
- Confidence
- low
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