Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

splatter

verb
/ˈsplætər/
Definition
To scatter or splash liquid or small particles in different directions.
Examples
  • The paint splattered on the canvas when he brushed it too hard.
  • She splattered mud on her clothes while playing in the rain.
  • He watched as the water splattered across the pavement after the heavy downpour.
Meaning
Splatter refers to the action of liquid or small particles being thrown or thrown about, often resulting in a messy or irregular distribution.
Synonyms
  • Dash
  • Splash
  • Scatter
  • Splish
  • Spatter