Splattered: meaning, definitions and examples
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splattered
[ ˈsplæt.ərd ]
splatter action
To splatter means to scatter or splash a liquid or substance onto a surface, often in an irregular or random manner. This action typically results in the substance being dispersed over a wide area, creating spots or stains. Splattering can occur intentionally, such as when painting, or unintentionally, such as when food is dropped or thrown. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations that involve spreading something broadly but messily.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She splattered paint on the canvas.
- The mud splattered onto his shoes.
- He splattered water while washing the car.
Translations
Translations of the word "splattered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 splashado
🇮🇳 छिड़का हुआ
🇩🇪 gespritzt
🇮🇩 tersebar
🇺🇦 розпорошений
🇵🇱 rozpryskany
🇯🇵 飛び散った
🇫🇷 éclaboussé
🇪🇸 salpicado
🇹🇷 sıçratılmış
🇰🇷 튀어진
🇸🇦 مبعثر
🇨🇿 stříknutý
🇸🇰 rozprskaný
🇨🇳 飞溅的
🇸🇮 pršičen
🇮🇸 sleppt
🇰🇿 шашылған
🇬🇪 წვეთილი
🇦🇿 sıçramış
🇲🇽 salpicado
Word origin
The word 'splatter' originated in the late 19th century, with its roots likely traced back to a combination of the word 'splash,' which has much older origins, and other informal expressions conveying a similar idea of scattering liquid. 'Splatter' specifically emphasizes the chaotic and messy way in which substances can be thrown or scattered. Its usage has evolved over time to encompass various contexts, including art, cooking, and even in slang, where it can describe anything that involves a messy dispersion. The visual imagery associated with 'splatter' has made it popular in creative fields as well, often used to depict the act of spontaneous expression, especially in modern art movements.