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graffiti

 

[ ษกrษ™หˆfiหti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

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

Synonyms

street art, vandalism

Examples of usage

  • The alley was filled with graffiti of all shapes and colors.
  • The city council is trying to find ways to prevent graffiti in the downtown area.
Context #2 | Noun

art

A work of art created in this way.

Synonyms

mural, tag

Examples of usage

  • She admired the graffiti on the abandoned building.
  • The graffiti artist was known for his unique style.

Translations

Translations of the word "graffiti" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grafite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฟเคคเฅเคคเคฟเคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Graffiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grafiti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั„ั–ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grafitti

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graffiti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grafiti

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท graffiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ž˜ํ”ผํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุงููŠุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ graffiti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ graffiti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚้ธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grafiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veggjakrot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐั„ั„ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qraffiti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grafiti

Etymology

The term 'graffiti' is derived from the Italian word 'graffito', meaning 'scratched'. Graffiti has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations where people would leave marks or drawings on walls. In modern times, graffiti has evolved into a form of artistic expression, with many artists using it to convey social or political messages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,502, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.