Tramp Stamp?

In a conversation I recently heard someone use the phrase tramp stamp in describing a woman’s lower back tattoo. After research I discovered tramp stamp is characteristically used with a derogatory connotation referring to women who use the tattoo to accentuate their sexuality.

Photo by Malingering

The sexuality is in the location of the tattoo. The small of a female’s back has long been associated as a sensual spot. Several people think the addition of a tattoo produces an erotic element, sometimes labeled as a tramp stamp.

In addition to the lower back location, people sometimes include a secondary definition of tramp stamp which suggests a promiscuous natured woman.

Some women find humor in this and call and post their own ink as a tramp stamp.

In Wedding Crashers, Vince Vaughn’s character said, “Tattoo on the lower back? Might as well be a bull’s-eye.”

Where some find humor, others find insult. Overall, derogatory terms are typically offensive in any practice, so be weary.

Literal tramp stamp tattoo courtesy of ModBlog