Graffitied

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'graffiti,' meaning to illegally mark or deface a surface, typically in a public place, with drawings, inscriptions, or markings. This is usually done with paint, markers, or spray paint. It often involves aesthetic or political expression, vandalism, or territory marking. The act is widely considered a form of vandalism and, in many jurisdictions, is illegal and subject to prosecution and removal or cleaning expenses. graffitied surfaces typically include walls, buildings, trains, and other public or private property without the owner's consent.

Graffitied meaning with examples

• The old brick warehouse, once a vibrant part of the city, was now entirely graffitied with a chaotic mix of tags and elaborate murals. The property owners were faced with the expensive and laborious task of removing the unwelcome art. Despite complaints, the building owner delayed the removal for months.
• After the protest march, several buildings in the downtown area were found graffitied with slogans expressing discontent and anger. Police investigated the incidents, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses in an attempt to identify the vandals, and the estimated clean-up cost of the property damage.
• The train cars were completely graffitied overnight, transforming their clean, metallic surfaces into colorful, albeit unauthorized, art displays. The transit authority immediately dispatched crews to remove the vandalism, disrupting the morning commute as cleaning operations began.
• The abandoned skate park, known as a place to hone your skill was completely graffitied, with vibrant, though unsolicited artwork. It became a popular spot for local street artists until the authorities were called and then forced to shut it down.