As nouns the difference between scribbles and graffiti
is that scribbles is while graffiti is (chiefly|uncountable) a form of vandalism involving painting text or images in public places.
As verbs the difference between scribbles and graffiti
is that scribbles is (scribble) while graffiti is to create such images.
scribbles
English
Noun
(head)
Verb
(head)
(scribble)
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
