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Plashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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plashing

 

[ ˈsplaʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water activity

Splashing refers to the act of causing water or other liquid to scatter or spill out in drops or blobs. This is commonly observed in activities like swimming, playing with water, or even when raindrops fall on a surface. The sound and movement associated with splashing can evoke feelings of playfulness and excitement. It can happen intentionally, as in children playing at the beach, or accidentally, like when stepping in a puddle.

Synonyms

spatter, splashdown, spray

Examples of usage

  • The children were splashing in the puddles after the rain.
  • He nearly fell while splashing water during the pool party.
  • She watched the ducks splashing around in the pond.

Translations

Translations of the word "plashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 splashing

🇮🇳 चिढ़ाना

🇩🇪 platschen

🇮🇩 percikan

🇺🇦 плескання

🇵🇱 pluskanie

🇯🇵 水しぶき

🇫🇷 éclaboussement

🇪🇸 salpicadura

🇹🇷 sıçrama

🇰🇷 첨벙거림

🇸🇦 تطاير الماء

🇨🇿 šplouchání

🇸🇰 špliechanie

🇨🇳 溅水

🇸🇮 škropljenje

🇮🇸 sprengja

🇰🇿 сұйықтың шашырауы

🇬🇪 ჭყლეტა

🇦🇿 sıçrama

🇲🇽 salpicadura

Etymology

The term 'splashing' is derived from the word 'splash,' which originated in the late 14th century. The etymology can be traced back to the Middle English word 'splasch,' which is believed to be imitative of the sound made when a liquid strikes a surface. The word has evolved over centuries, incorporating variations across different English-speaking regions. Initially, it was closely associated with the act of striking water and sending droplets flying, leading to its modern meaning that encompasses a variety of contexts where water and other liquids are dispersed. In contemporary language, 'splashing' frequently appears in recreational and playful contexts, reflecting the shift in usage as leisure activities involving water have grown in popularity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,128, 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.