graffiti

Meanings

• noun

  Writing or drawings that have been scribbled, painted, or marked in a place where they are not allowed, especially on public surfaces.

  - "The city has been plagued by graffiti on its subway cars."
  - "The graffiti on the wall is a work of art."
  - "Graffiti has been a part of urban culture for decades."

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Synonyms

cave painting , epigraphy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with graffiti
ghetto , lettuce , petticoat , petrify , vexed

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Variants

List of all variants of graffiti that leads to same result
graffiti , graffities , graffitied , graffitiing , graffiting , graffitis , graffitist , graffitists , graffito , graffitos

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'graffiti' comes from the Italian word 'graffio,' meaning 'to scratch.' It was first used to describe the inscriptions and drawings left by ancient Romans on the walls of Pompeii.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Graffiti was used as a form of communication during the Roman Empire.

2. The world's largest graffiti mural is located in Brazil and covers over 25,000 square feet.

3. The first known use of the term 'graffiti' in English was in 1957.

4. Banksy, a famous graffiti artist, has sold artwork for millions of dollars.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Street Art: A broader term that includes graffiti, as well as other forms of public art, such as murals and installations.

2. Tagging: The act of writing or drawing one's name or gang tag on public surfaces, often as a form of graffiti.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Graffiti has been a part of urban culture since the late 1960s, with its origins in New York City. It has been used as a form of expression, a way to mark territory, and a means of communication. Graffiti has been featured in literature, art, music, and film, and has inspired entire subcultures.

How to Memorize "graffiti"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cityscape covered in colorful graffiti, with intricate designs and bold letters. Visualize the act of someone writing their tag on a wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'graffiti' with urban culture, creativity, and expression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GRAFFITI to remember the definition: 'G' for Graffito, 'R' for Scratch, 'A' for Art, 'F' for Fun, 'F' for Free, 'I' for Illicit, and 'T' for Tag.

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