noun / verb
splash
SPLASH/splæʃ/
A scattering of liquid that strikes a surface.
A child in boots splashes in a shallow puddle.
Etymology
Splash probably strengthens plash with an intensive s-. Early uses covered both dabbling about in liquid and spattering it, connecting movement through water with the scattering of drops.
In context
going to heat up that vinegar and water and run it through here and we'll we'll throw this out when it it runs through so again it does kind of splash all over
More examples
- A splash of muddy water lands on my pants.
- She splashes cold water on her face.
- Small splashes from the sink leave the counter wet.
Forms
splash · splashes · splashed · splashing