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.