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1graffiti

verb graf·fi·ti \grə-ˈfē-(ˌ)tē, gra-, grä-\
graf·fi·tiedgraf·fi·ti·ing \-(ˌ)tē-iŋ\ also graf·fi·ting \-ˈfē-tiŋ\

Definition of GRAFFITI

transitive verb
:  to draw graffiti on :  to deface with graffiti <graffitied walls>
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First Known Use of GRAFFITI

1964

2graffiti

noun

: pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc.

Full Definition of GRAFFITI

:  usu. unauthorized writing or drawing on a public surface

Usage Discussion of GRAFFITI

Graffiti, which also serves as the plural of graffito, is commonly used as a singular mass noun <graffiti … was depressing people who rode the subways — New Yorker> <graffiti comes in various styles — S. K. Oberbeck>. This use is well established although not yet as well established as the mass-noun use of data. Use of graffiti as a singular count noun is still quite rare and is not standard.

Origin of GRAFFITI

Italian, plural of graffito
First Known Use: 1945

Rhymes with GRAFFITI

GRAFFITI Defined for Kids

graffiti

noun graf·fi·ti \grə-ˈfē-tē\

Definition of GRAFFITI for Kids

:  writing or drawing made on a public structure without permission

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