Meaning & use
graff writer
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Meaning
nouncountableinformal
A person who paints or draws words and pictures on walls or other public surfaces, often illegally.
Grammar: Countable noun: one graff writer, two graff writers.
Patterns
- a graff writer on something
- a graff writer who does something
The city hired a former graff writer to create a large mural downtown.
Local graff writers often use spray paint and markers to tag buildings.
She became a well-known graff writer after her work appeared on a train.
Word forms
| plural | graff writers |
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Common combinations
- graff writer crew
- He joined a graff writer crew that paints together at night.
- famous graff writer
- The famous graff writer was invited to exhibit in a gallery.
- graff writer tag
- Each graff writer tag is unique to the artist.
- street graff writer
- Street graff writers often face fines for painting on private property.
Synonyms and how they differ
- graffiti artist
- More formal and often suggests the work is considered art rather than vandalism.
- tagger
- Specifically someone who writes their name or symbol quickly, not necessarily full pieces.
Word family
- graffiti noun
- Words or drawings painted on public surfaces.
- graff noun
- Informal shortening of graffiti.
Commonly confused: graff writer or graph writer?
graff writer vs graph writer
A graph writer creates charts or diagrams, not street art.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'graff writer' correctly?
Choose one answer.
A graff writer paints on walls, so option 0 fits. Option 1 describes an author, option 2 a plumber, and option 3 a singer, none of which match the meaning.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “graff writer”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.