"permanent dirt" meaning in English

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Noun

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. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} permanent dirt (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) A tattoo Tags: colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-permanent_dirt-en-noun-jvIvqipO
  2. (colloquial) Any form of tattoo, piercing, (deliberate) scarring or other body modification that is considered permanent or would take significant effort to remove. Tags: colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-permanent_dirt-en-noun-BTcgIovX
  3. (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. Tags: colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-permanent_dirt-en-noun-yq9~tIqR

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