Simple Definition of splatter
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of a liquid : to move, fall, or hit something in large drops
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of something that contains liquid : to hit something and break apart
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: to cause (a liquid) to move or fall in large drops
Examples of splatter in a sentence
Mud splattered everywhere when the wet dog shook himself.
Rain splattered against the windows.
A big bug splattered against the windshield of the car.
The egg splattered on the floor.
The paint splattered my clothes.
Origin and Etymology of splatter
probably blend of splash and spatter
First Known Use: 1785
splatter
Simple Definition of splatter
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: a mark or spot made by a large drop of liquid
Examples of splatter in a sentence
I had paint splatters on my jeans.
There were mud splatters all over the carpet.
Blood splatter was found at the crime scene.
1819
First Known Use of splatter
1819
splatter
Definition of splatter
: characterized by extreme or excessive gore or violence <a splatter movie>
1980
First Known Use of splatter
1980
SPLATTER Defined for Kids
Definition of splatter for Students
splattered
splattering
: to splash against something in large drops
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