graffage

/græfɑːʒ/ or /ɡræfɑːʒ/ (GRAH-fahzh or GRAH-fahzh)

Definitions

1. noun

A form of vandalism or decoration in which spray paint is used to create graffiti, especially on a wall.

“The police are investigating a case of graffage in the abandoned building downtown.”

2. verb

To create graffiti or vandalize a surface with spray paint.

“The artist was known to graffage the city’s walls with vibrant street art.”

Synonyms

  • graffiti
  • tagging
  • vandalism

Antonyms

  • art
  • decoration