graffiti, v.
(grəˈfiːtɪ)
[f. graffiti pl. of graffito n.]
trans. To cover (a surface) with graffiti, apply graffiti to; also, to write as graffiti.
| 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. |
So graˈffitied ppl. a.
| 1974 H. L. Foster Ribbin' 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/Aug. 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. |