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Splotch: meaning, definitions and examples

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splotch

 

[ splษ’tสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

stain, mark

A splotch is a large, often irregular mark or stain, typically made by a liquid. It can occur on surfaces such as fabric, paper, or walls, and usually indicates a spill or splatter.

Synonyms

blob, splash, spot, stain

Examples of usage

  • There was a splotch of paint on the floor.
  • She noticed a splotch of ink on her shirt.
  • The artist intentionally left a splotch on the canvas.
  • He wiped the splotch from the table.
Context #2 | Verb

apply, leave mark

To splotch means to mark or stain something with a splatter or a large splotch. This action often implies leaving a messy or irregular mark on a surface.

Synonyms

blot, smear, spatter, splash

Examples of usage

  • They splotched the wall with different colors.
  • She accidentally splotched the paper with water.
  • He splotched the canvas with vibrant paints.
  • She splotched icing onto the cake.

Translations

Translations of the word "splotch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fleck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ noda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mancha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lekeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑก็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mancha

Etymology

The word 'splotch' originated in the mid-19th century as a blend of 'splat' and 'blotch'. The term 'splat' reflects a sudden, short-lived sound often associated with liquids hitting a surface, while 'blotch' refers to a large, irregular mark or smear. This combination aptly describes a mark that is both expansive and irregular, often resulting from a spill or splatter. Its informal use grew in various forms of media and art, where expressing messiness became a part of creative vernacular. The adaptation of 'splotch' in artistic terminology epitomizes how language evolves with cultural practices, particularly in visual arts where the idea of imperfection and spontaneity is celebrated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,890, 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.