ˈsplashē, -aash-, -aish-, -shi adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: splash + -y
1. : full of dirty water : wet and muddy so as to be easily splashed about
a youngster who could resist the temptation of a splashy rain puddle — Ellen L. Buell
2. : moving or being moved with a splash or splashing sounds
3. : tending to or exhibiting ostentatious display : showy , sensational
a splashy half-page ad — E.J.Kahn
4. : consisting of, being, or covered with colored splashes
a short-sleeved dress of … black shantung has splashy yellow or white oblongs scattered over it — Lois Long