As nouns the difference between graffiti and nongraffiti
is that graffiti is (chiefly|uncountable) a form of vandalism involving painting text or images in public places while nongraffiti is any artwork that is not considered to be graffiti.
As a verb graffiti
is to create such images.
graffiti
English
Alternative forms
* graffito
Noun
(-)
(chiefly, uncountable) A form of vandalism involving painting text or images in public places.
(chiefly, uncountable) A form of art involving painting text or images in public places.
(archaeology, countable) Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.
Synonyms
* (archaeology) cave painting
* (art) street art
* (vandalism) defacement
See also
* sgraffito
Usage notes
* There is no universal singular form to denote a single piece of graffiti. In archaeology, and occasionally elsewhere, graffito is used, reflecting the Italian singular. There is some non-standard usage of graffitus, as though it were Latin (compare focus, plural foci); graffitum, also Latin sounding; and itself, unmodified.
* There is no clear dividing line between graffiti that constitutes art and that consitutes vandalism; in cases where this word may be misinterpreted, consider using a synonym.
Verb
(
en verb)
To create such images
nongraffiti
English
Alternative forms
* non-graffiti
Noun
(-)
Any artwork that is not considered to be graffiti
Usage notes
* Used attributively to describe a surface, or coating designed to counter graffiti. 