plash

²plash

verb

Definition of PLASH

intransitive verb

: to cause a splashing or spattering effect

transitive verb

: to break the surface of (water) : splash

Examples of PLASH

1. <water plashed down the drain>
2. <a child happily plashing in the tub>

First Known Use of PLASH

1542

Related to PLASH

Synonyms: bubble, dribble, guggle, lap, gurgle, ripple, splash, trickle, wash

Antonyms: pour, roll, stream

Related Words: eddy, purl, swirl; swash, swish, swoosh, whish; drip, drop; gush, jet, rush, spew, spout, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms: run

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