graffiti
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: graffitis · graffitiing · graffitied
Sense 1
Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To mark a surface with such images.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “graffiti” mean?
Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.
Is “graffiti” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.