From all the usage I've seen, a tramp stamp is specifically a tattoo on the small of the back - the thought is that then others can gaze upon it when engaging in certain activities in certain positions (as a tramp would).
From my experience, it's about as derogatory as 'geek' or 'nerd' - technically I suppose it could be construed as offensive, but it's become so commonly and inoffensively used, at least by people I know, that it doesn't hold any sting for me, to hear or use.....
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Re: Not as up on my slang as I thought I was...
Date: 2009-11-09 09:57 pm (UTC)From my experience, it's about as derogatory as 'geek' or 'nerd' - technically I suppose it could be construed as offensive, but it's become so commonly and inoffensively used, at least by people I know, that it doesn't hold any sting for me, to hear or use.....