I. ˈsplash verb
Etymology: alteration of plash
Date: 1715
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to strike and dash about a liquid or semiliquid substance
b. : to move in or into a liquid or semiliquid substance and cause it to spatter
2.
a.
(1) : to become spattered about
(2) : to spread or scatter in the manner of splashed liquid
b. : to fall, strike, or move with a splashing sound
a brook splash ing over rocks
transitive verb
1.
a.
(1) : to dash a liquid or thinly viscous substance upon or against
(2) : to soil or stain with splashed liquid
b. : to mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture
c. : to display prominently
a story splash ed on the front page
2.
a. : to cause (a liquid or thinly viscous substance) to spatter about especially with force
b. : to scatter in the manner of a splashed liquid
• splash·er noun
II. noun
Date: 1736
1.
a.
(1) : splashed liquid or semiliquid substance ; also : impounded water released suddenly
(2) : a spot or daub from or as if from splashed liquid
a mud splash on the fender
b. : a colored patch
2.
a. : the action of splashing
b. : a short plunge
3. : a sound produced by or as if by a liquid falling, moving, being hurled, or oscillating
4.
a. : a vivid impression created especially by ostentatious activity or appearance
b. : ostentatious display
5. : a small amount : sprinkling