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dotted up
What does dotted up mean?
Describing an inmate covered in tattoos.
"He was dotted up from the neck down."
Origin
From the 'dots' of tattoo ink covering the skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'dotted up' mean?
It describes someone, typically an inmate, whose body is heavily covered in tattoos.
Where does 'dotted up' come from?
It comes from the 'dots' of tattoo ink that build up and cover the skin.
How do you use 'dotted up' in a sentence?
You use it to describe a person's appearance, as in 'He was dotted up from the neck down.'
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