graffiti

Meaning

Noun

1. Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.
2. Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.

Verb

To mark a surface with such images.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡɹəˈfiːti/

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian graffiti.

Sentences

Many of these decorations have been covered with graffiti .