v. splashed, splash·ing, splash·es v.tr. 1. To propel or scatter (a fluid) about in flying masses. 2. To scatter fluid onto (a surface) in flying masses; wet, stain, or soil with flying fluid. 3. To cause (something) to scatter fluid in flying masses: splashed their hands in the water. 4. To make (one's way) with or by the scattering of fluid. 5. To apply patches or spots of a contrasting, usually bright, color to: a floral pattern that was splashed with pink; moonlight splashing the deserted courtyard. 6. To display or publicize very noticeably: Their engagement was splashed all over the tabloids. v.intr. 1. a. To cause a fluid to scatter in flying masses: splashed about in the swimming pool. b. To fall into or move through fluid with this effect: We splashed through the waves. 2. a. To move, spill, or fly about in scattered masses: Whipped cream splashed onto the counter. b. To produce a sound or sight associated with this effect. n. Phrasal Verb: 1. The act or sound of splashing: went for a splash in the lake; heard the splash of the fish being thrown back. 2. a. A flying mass of fluid. b. A small amount, especially of a fluid: a splash of liqueur on the cake. 3. A marking produced by or as if by scattered fluid: a splash of light. 4. A great though often short-lived impression; a stir: a publicity splash. splash down To land in water. Used of a spacecraft or missile. [Probably alteration of PLASH.] splasher n. |
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