The Insane (and Frightening) Meanings Behind Prison Tattoos
These days, tattoos aren't just the hallmark of an outlaw or a criminal. In fact, they're more likely to denote a barista or frat boy than they are a scourge of society. But in prisons and the criminal underworld, tattoos convey secret meanings that let one criminals know who exactly they're dealing with. Take a look at these freaky meanings behind
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Face tattoos-It won't hurt to look a little crazy to keep some inmates away from you,lol -
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Teardrop-This is perhaps the best-known of all the prison tattoos. This means that you’ve killed someone. Not to be trifled with. -
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Outlined teardrop-An incomplete teardrop means that the job isn’t complete yet. It means they’re still seeking revenge, and if they’re successful, it will get filled in. Haunting, right? -
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Watch with no hands-It might be hard to pick out just one from a fully-inked person, but many criminals actually keep their tattoos distinct so that people can pick up on their meanings without having to use a magnifying glass all over them. -
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Eyes on stomach-Strangely, this conveys that the person in question is a homosexual. If you could imagine the person without pants, you can probably guess what the nose of this makeshift face is. It would be funny under different circumstances -
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Five dots-This collection of five dots means that the wearer has done prison time -
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Shamrock-Unfortunately for those looking to celebrate their Irish heritage, the shamrock has been co-opted by white supremacists to denote membership in one of their gangs. -
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ACAB-This stands for “All Cops Are Bastards,” and probably won’t get you preferential treatment upon arrest. It stems from the British penal system. -
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Spider web-Like the five dots, this means that the wearer has spent time locked up. The bigger the web, the longer the sentence. -
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Dagger on the neck-This is predominately a Russian symbol, and signifies that the wearer isn’t afraid to take a life, and is available for hire. -
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Barb wire-There are lots of barb wire tattoos that carry no significance, beyond a drunken night at a tattoo parlor, but in the joint, each barb represents a year served -
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3 Dots by the eye-Those three dots signify “Mi Vida Loca” and means that the person with the tattoo has a gang affiliation, likely of Latin American descent. -
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EWMN-Somewhat humorously, this acronym stands for “evil wicked mean nasty.” In case you had any questions about the person’s demeanor prior to seeing the ink. -
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Rose with thorns-This is a prevalent tattoo among Asian or Russian gang members. It means the wearer spent their 18th anniversary in jail.
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