Graffito

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹæfˈiˌtoʊ/

Graffito (noun)

  1. A drawing or writing made on a wall or other public surface, often without permission.
  2. A mark or carving left on a surface in the past, such as in an old building or ruins.

Examples

  • A graffito appeared on the wall after the concert.
  • The city removed the graffito because it looked messy.