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Graffiti

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. scrawl
2. scribble
3. Graffiti

This word refers to drawings, scribbles, or writing made casually or without permission, often on walls or in the margins of books. It can describe innocent doodles by children as well as unauthorized graffiti in public spaces.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Seeing more and more graffiti on the station walls — it put me in a bad mood first thing in the morning.

Sentence 2

Honestly, calling graffiti on a wall "art" is a bit of a stretch!

Sentence 3

I found some scrawl on the underside of the desk and felt a wave of nostalgia.

Sentence 4

Ugh, graffiti on the bathroom door? That's the worst!

Sentence 5

"The graffiti shows the culprit's habits," the detective said.