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/ˈsplæʃ.ɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the action or sound of liquid hitting a surface or being forced out of a container.
The splash from the cannonball made everyone cheer.
a small amount of liquid splashed or scattered.
There was a splash of paint on the floor from the messy artist.
verb
to make a sound like that of liquid splashing.
I could hear the water splashing against the rocks.
to cause (liquid) to scatter or splash about.
The children were splashing in the puddles after the rain.
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
To spend money freely or lavishly.
He's been splashing cash on new clothes.
To show off or make a statement.
She was splashing her new car to her friends.