graffito

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Noun graffito has 1 sense

graffito, graffiti - a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
--₁ is a kind of decoration, ornament, ornamentation

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Graffito

Definition:

A graffito refers to a piece of artwork, words, or designs that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted on a wall or public surface, usually unauthorized and considered as an act of vandalism.

Example Sentences:

The abandoned building was covered in colorful graffito expressing various political and urban expressions.
The city council spends a significant amount on cleaning up graffito from public spaces.
Although some graffiti is considered artistic and thought-provoking, most graffito is seen as a blight on the urban landscape.