graffiti
verb
graf·fi·ti
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graffitied;
graffitiing\ grə-ˈfē-(ˌ)tē-iŋ
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also graffiting\ grə-ˈfē-tiŋ
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also graffiting\ grə-ˈfē-tiŋ
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Definition of graffiti
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to draw graffiti on : to deface with graffiti
graffitied walls
graffiti
nounDefinition of graffiti (Entry 2 of 2)
: usually unauthorized writing or drawing on a public surface
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Examples of graffiti in a Sentence
Noun
The walls of the old building are covered with graffiti.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Fernandez was proposing to have graffiti-like murals on each of the six panels on the transportation center, with panels representing Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. — Anthony Clark Carpio, Burbank Leader, "Hollywood Burbank Airport officials continue to seek art for transportation center," 27 Aug. 2019 Situated in a lay-by on the A487, just north of Llanrhystud, about half-way up the west coast of Wales, its importance derives from two words graffitied on it by Meic Stephens, a journalist and activist, in the 1960s: Cofiwch Dryweryn. — The Economist, "An act of vandalism sparks more talk of independence in Wales," 22 Aug. 2019 My current paralysis seemed to have begun with a three-word question graffitied all over my neighborhood. — Catherine Lacey, Harper's magazine, "Who Is She?," 19 Aug. 2019 Black and red spray paint was used to graffiti the church sign and several sides of the church and storehouse, according to Brown. — Mary Grace Keller, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "After Marriottsville church vandalized with swastikas and ‘racist’ graffiti, community bands together," 30 July 2019 The profanity was graffitied on the base of the Gen. Robert E. Lee statue in white paint, TV station WVIR reported. — USA TODAY, "Big butter sculpture, sweet guitar, owl released: News from around our 50 states," 24 July 2019 Since then, poor twelve-foot bronze Harry has been guillotined, graffitied, painted, bombed, and toppled, according to the current anti-American gripe of the day. — Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, "The Cowardly Incoherence of Name-Changing, Statue-Toppling, and other Iconoclasms," 25 June 2019 Students graffiti the walls, cheat on homework, and text too much in class. — Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge, "Magic for Liars blends magic school with a murder mystery," 15 June 2019 For this show, a mirrored floor and graffitied ceiling thrilled and disoriented, and the pulsing impulses of each piece as well as the distance traveled from the first to the last gave me both a visceral and intellectual jolt. — Jordan Roth, Vogue, "Jordan Roth: A Man’s View on the Haute Couture," 28 Jan. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Billie Eilish x Bershak line is packed with all of Billie's favorites: extra long hoodies, baggy sweatpants, boxy tees, and graffiti on everything. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Billie Eilish’s New Bershka Collection is Available TODAY," 29 Aug. 2019 Kanye and Kim Kardashian West and the graffiti artist Shepard Fairey are among the parents who have sent their children here. — Arit John, New York Times, "Where Did North West Learn to Sew? At Camp, of Course," 21 Aug. 2019 The stadium closed in 1992 and became a canvas for graffiti artists. — Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, "After holding fannies for more than 30 years, seats from Miami Marine Stadium become works of art," 15 July 2019 Ever since the levees failed and flooded the city with water in 2005, the park has stood empty, creating a nuisance for neighbors, a target for graffiti artists and an eerie landmark for sightseers. — USA TODAY, "Roller coaster ghost town, Alaska heat, rock hyrax pups: News from around our 50 states," 8 July 2019 McGurr said people have softened their opinions toward graffiti artists. — CBS News, "Graffiti beyond the streets," 7 July 2019 That could be on top of a Citi Bike membership and an invitation to a private party with graffiti artist Queen Andrea. — Telis Demos, WSJ, "Your Next Checking Account Could Get You a Spotify Subscription," 5 July 2019 But since his days as a prosecutor, Duggan has been outspoken toward pursuing and pressing charges against graffiti artists. — Ryan Patrick Hooper, Detroit Free Press, "Sheefy McFly arrested by Detroit police — while working on mural for the city," 22 June 2019 At Alexander Wang’s fall 2019 show, which celebrated the American hustle, there were topcoats with smileys by contemporary graffiti artist KATSU. — Brooke Mazurek, Billboard, "Why Justin Bieber, J Balvin & More Are Obsessed With Smiley Faces in Fashion," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'graffiti.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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graffiti
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of graffiti
: pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc.
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graffiti
noun
graf·fi·ti
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Kids Definition of graffiti
: writing or drawing made on a public structure without permission
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