Sloshing: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as the first entry; used to describe the sound or motion of liquid moving irregularly, often within a container. It often suggests a heavy, messy motion.

• The milk was sloshing around in the half-empty jug.
• As he walked, the water in his boots was sloshing loudly.

Describes droplets of liquid being thrown or scattered, typically in a light-hearted manner. It is often associated with playful or casual contexts.

• The kids were splashing in the puddles.
• Water splashing out of the pool soaked their towels.

Describes a smooth, sweeping sound or motion, often with light or semi-liquid substances, not typically associated with a mess.

• She heard the swishing of the curtains in the wind.
• He enjoyed the sound of the wine swishing in the glass.

Often implies spilling liquid carelessly or the liquid moving around in an uncontained manner. It can have a slightly negative connotation due to the messiness involved.

• She was slopping soup everywhere as she served it.
• The waves were slopping over the edge of the boat.