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graffiti

[ɡrəˈfiːti]

graffiti Definition

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.

Using graffiti: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "graffiti" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The building was covered in graffiti.

  • Example

    The city has a graffiti problem.

  • Example

    He was arrested for doing graffiti on the subway train.

graffiti Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for graffiti

Phrases with graffiti

  • a person who creates graffiti as an art form

    Example

    The graffiti artist painted a beautiful mural on the side of the building.

  • the subculture of people who create and appreciate graffiti as an art form

    Example

    Graffiti culture has its own unique style and language.

  • a stylized signature or symbol used by a graffiti artist to identify themselves

    Example

    The graffiti tag 'Banksy' is known all over the world.

Origins of graffiti

from Italian 'graffito', meaning 'a scratch'

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Summary: graffiti in Brief

The term 'graffiti' [ɡrəˈfiːti] refers to writing or drawings that are illicitly scribbled, scratched, or sprayed on public surfaces. It is often considered vandalism, but can also be seen as a form of street art. Examples include 'The building was covered in graffiti,' and 'He was arrested for doing graffiti on the subway train.' Graffiti culture has its own unique style and language, with phrases like 'graffiti artist' and 'graffiti tag.'

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