Meaning & Definition of word "Splashing"
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Splashing
/ˈsplæʃ.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. the action or sound of liquid hitting a surface or being forced out of a container.
- Example: The splash from the cannonball made everyone cheer.
- 2. a small amount of liquid splashed or scattered.
- Example: There was a splash of paint on the floor from the messy artist.
verb:
- 1. to cause (liquid) to scatter or splash about.
- Example: The children were splashing in the puddles after the rain.
- 2. to make a sound like that of liquid splashing.
- Example: I could hear the water splashing against the rocks.
Etymology
The word 'splash' originated in the early 19th century, imitative of the sound.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make a splash:
To attract a lot of attention.
splash out:
To spend money extravagantly.
splash the cash:
To spend a lot of money.
Related Words
splash:
A sound made by something hitting a liquid.
splatter:
To splash or scatter liquid.
spray:
To discharge liquid in a fine mist.
Slang Meanings of splashing
Meaning: To spend money freely or lavishly.
Example Sentence: He's been splashing cash on new clothes.
Meaning: To show off or make a statement.
Example Sentence: She was splashing her new car to her friends.