blotch

²blotch

noun

Definition of BLOTCH

1

: imperfection, blemish

2

: a spot or mark (as of color or ink) especially when large or irregular

— blotch·i·ly \ˈblä-chə-lē\ adverb

— blotchy \ˈblä-chē\ adjective

Examples of BLOTCH

1. blotches on the tree's leaves
2. <a dog with a single small blotch of black>

Origin of BLOTCH

perhaps blend of ¹blot and ³botch

First Known Use: 1619

Related to BLOTCH

Synonyms: spot, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, splotch

Related Words: birthmark, freckle, mole; blob, blot, mark, smear, smudge, smutch, stain; spatter, splash; polka dot

Near Antonyms: adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide