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Splat: meaning, definitions and examples

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splat

 

[ splรฆt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound effect

The term 'splat' refers to the sound made when a soft object hits a surface. It is often used to describe various liquid impacts, such as a drop of water hitting the ground or a more playful context like a pie hitting someone's face. It is an onomatopoeic word, mimicking the actual sound produced, and is often utilized in comic strips and descriptions of cartoons or slapstick humor.

Synonyms

bang, splash, thud

Examples of usage

  • The paintball made a splat against the wall.
  • He dropped the jelly onto the plate, making a satisfying splat.
  • The kids laughed as the pie made a loud splat on the clown's face.
Context #2 | Verb

impact sound

To 'splat' means to fall or land in a way that produces a splatting sound, often associated with liquid or soft materials. This verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, where something collapses or impacts a surface in a messy manner. It conveys a sense of suddenness and often a degree of chaos or messiness.

Synonyms

plop, smash, splash

Examples of usage

  • The tomato splatted on the ground.
  • He splatted the mud against the wall as he slipped.
  • The rubber ball splatted noisily on the pavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "splat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น splash

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฒเฅˆเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช platschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ percikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัŽัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plusk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒฉใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclaboussure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salpicadura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ•๊น€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฐุงุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกplouchnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpliech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃžๆบ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะนั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒงแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑรงrama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salpicadura

Etymology

The word 'splat' originated in the early 20th century, likely emerging from the context of comic book sounds and children's literature. Its onomatopoeic nature reflects the sound associated with collisions or impacts, particularly involving liquids or soft substances. This term became popular in art forms that included exaggerated expressions of movement and sound, such as cartoons and comic strips. The vivid imagery it evokes has made it a favored term in both casual and playful language, illustrating the sound's impact effectively. Over time, it has also been adopted in various forms of entertainment, contributing to its enduring presence in popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,047 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.