splotch

¹splotch

noun \ˈspläch\

: a large spot or mark of dirt, paint, etc.

Full Definition of SPLOTCH

:  spot, blotch

— splotchy \ˈsplä-chē\ adjective

Examples of SPLOTCH

1. <the bleach left a small white splotch on my shirt>

Origin of SPLOTCH

perhaps blend of spot and blotch

First Known Use: 1601

Related to SPLOTCH

Synonyms

blotch, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, spot

Related Words

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

Rhymes with SPLOTCH

blotch, botch, crotch, hotch, klatch, notch, scotch, Scotch, swatch, watch

²splotch

transitive verb

Definition of SPLOTCH

:  to mark with a splotch :  cover with splotches

Examples of SPLOTCH

1. <ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket>

First Known Use of SPLOTCH

1654

Related to SPLOTCH

Synonyms

blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, marble, mottle, pepper, shoot, speck, speckle, spot, sprinkle, stipple

Related Words

blot, dye, stain; band, bar, streak, stripe; intersperse, set, stud; bespatter, spatter