Plash: meaning, definitions and examples

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plash

 

[ plæʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water movement

To make a sound or motion by striking or splashing water. This is often used to describe the action of water being disturbed, such as when someone jumps into a pool.

Synonyms

slosh, splash, spray

Examples of usage

  • The children splashed in the puddles after the rain.
  • She splashed water on her face to wake up.
  • He splashed paint across the canvas.
  • The boat splashed through the waves.
  • Dogs often splash water when playing fetch.

Translations

Translations of the word "plash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 splash

🇮🇳 स्प्लैश

🇩🇪 Platscher

🇮🇩 percikan

🇺🇦 плеск

🇵🇱 plusk

🇯🇵 スプラッシュ

🇫🇷 éclaboussure

🇪🇸 salpicadura

🇹🇷 sıçrama

🇰🇷 튕김

🇸🇦 رذاذ

🇨🇿 cákání

🇸🇰 špliech

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 pršenje

🇮🇸 sprengja

🇰🇿 салқын

🇬🇪 სპლეში

🇦🇿 sıçrama

🇲🇽 salpicadura

Etymology

The word 'plash' comes from the Old English 'plæscian', which means to splash or dash, particularly in context with water. Its roots can be traced back to similar terms in Proto-Germanic languages, indicating a long history of referencing water movement. Over time, usage broadened not only to apply to water but also to other types of splashing actions in various contexts. It is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation to evoke imagery of vivacity and movement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,877, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.