graffitiv.
/ɡrəˈfiːti/, U.S. /ɡrəˈfidi/ transitive. To cover (a surface) with graffiti, apply graffiti to; also, to write as graffiti.
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society > communication > writing > [verb (transitive)] > write as or cover surface with graffiti
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1987 S. Oxfordshire Chron. 20 Nov. 1/3 The material has a wood bark finish which is very difficult to graffiti.
1991 Rage 13 Feb. 32/1 On Christmas Day 1989, he and another artist graffitied an entire train, from top to bottom.
Derivatives
graˈffitied adj.
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society > communication > writing > written text > an inscription > [adjective] > written as graffiti
graffitied1974
society > communication > writing > written text > an inscription > [adjective] > of surface, covered with graffiti
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1974 H. L. Foster Ribbin', Jivin', & Playin' Dozens v. 191 I came across a graffitied bulletin board in a guidance office that was [a] combination of ribbing and signifying.
1983 Belle (Austral.) July 32/1 There is also work by fellow artists, notably a graffitied shelf unit.
1990 Times 12 Feb. 17/1 Graffitied names sprayed on bus shelters and bridges.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1993; most recently modified version published online December 2018).
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