tramp stamp
n.— «There isn’t a discernible sense of culture or history in Florida. People go to convenience stores barefoot, and tattoos on women are mandatory (known as “tramp stamps”).» —by John Galloway Fine Dining Madness Apr. 5, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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