splashing
ˈsplæʃɪŋ
splashing: playful scattering of water
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Definition of splashing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
watersound made by liquid hitting a surface
  • The splashing was loud during the rainstorm.
2.
playful actionplayful scattering of water
  • Children enjoy the splashing in the pool.
dousing spraying sprinkling
3.
liquidsmark or stain made by splashed liquid
  • He cleaned the splashing of mud from his boots..
spatter splash

Adjective

1.
appearancecovered with splashes of liquid
  • Her splashing dress was ruined by the rain.
spattered splattered
2.
soundmaking a sound like water splashing
  • The splashing waves were soothing to hear.
3.
impactstriking or attention-grabbing
  • The splashing news caught everyone's attention.
eye-catching striking
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  • splashing: playful scattering of water
    playful scattering of water
  • splashing: mark or stain made by splashed liquid
    mark or stain made by splashed liquid

Origin of splashing

Imitative, splash (sound of splashing)

Terms with splashing included in their meaning

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bathroom accessory
waterproof curtain that prevents water from splashing out
sound
making a splashing noise like liquid
water
making splashes or the sound of splashing
lapv.
splash
wash against a surface with a splashing sound
splashing
splash small droplets on a surface
movement
walk through liquid making a splashing sound
sound
gentle splashing sound of a liquid
movement
move through liquid making splashing sounds

Examples of splashing in a sentence

  • The splashing stopped when the fountain was turned off.
  • The splashing from the fountain was refreshing.
  • Splashing in the rain is a favorite pastime.
  • The splashing on the wall was hard to remove.
  • She noticed a splashing of paint on her jeans.
  • The splashing walls needed repainting.

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  1. French:clapotis, éclaboussé, ...
  2. German:Plätschern, bespritzt, ...
  3. Italian:sciabordio, schizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:chapoteo, salpicado, ...
  5. Portuguese:chapinhar, salpicado, ...
  6. Chinese:飞溅声, 溅满水的, ...
  7. Japanese:水しぶきの音, 水しぶきのついた, ...
  8. Arabic:صَوْت التَّطايُر, مبقع, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתָּזָה, מוּכְתָּם, ...
  10. Russian:плеск, забрызганный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хлюпання, забризканий, ...
  12. Hindi:छपाछप, छींटदार, ...
splash
splæʃ
splash: small amount of liquid added to a drink
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Definition of splash - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
water noisesound of a liquid hitting a surface
  • The splash of water was heard across the room..
gush plop splashing
2.
cookingUSsmall amount of liquid added to a drinkUS
  • He added a splash of soda to his whiskey.
dash dribble drop
3.
mediaUKprominent or sensational news eventUK
  • The scandal made a big splash in the media.
headline sensation

Verb

1.
watertr./intr.hit liquid causing it to scattertr./intr.
  • She splashed water on her face.
splashing splatter
2.
arttr.fill roughly with colortr.
  • The artist splashed red on the canvas.
douse drench
3.
mediatr.UKprint or publish prominentlytr.UK
  • The news was splashed across the front page..
feature highlight showcase
4.
financeintr.spend money extravagantlyintr.
  • He splashed out on a new car.
squander waste
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Images of splash

  • splash: small amount of liquid added to a drink
    small amount of liquid added to a drink
  • splash: area of bright color contrasting with surroundings
    area of bright color contrasting with surroundings

Expressions with splash

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move energetically in water causing splashes
The children love to splash about in the pool.
play in water in a carefree manner
The kids love to splash around in the pool.
attract a lot of attention or publicity
The new product made a big splash in the market.
do something that attracts attention or interest
The new product launch made a splash in the market.
spend a lot of money on non-essentials
They decided to splash out on a new car.
spend a lot of money freely
They decided to splash the cash on a luxury vacation.

Origin of splash

Imitative, splash (sound of splashing)

Examples of splash in a sentence

  • The splash indicated someone had fallen in.
  • She poured a splash of cream into her coffee.
  • A splash of lemon juice enhanced the flavor.
  • The celebrity's wedding was a splash in the tabloids.
  • His resignation caused a splash in the corporate world.
  • The new product launch made a splash in the market.

View all translations of splash

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  1. French:plouf, éclabousser, ...
  2. German:Plätschern, spritzen, ...
  3. Italian:schizzo, schizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:chapoteo, salpicar, ...
  5. Portuguese:borrifo, salpicar, ...
  6. Chinese:水花声, 泼, ...
  7. Japanese:バシャッ, はねかける, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشَّة, رَشَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתָּזָה, לְהַתִּיז, ...
  10. Russian:всплеск, плескать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плескіт, побризкати, ...
  12. Hindi:छपाक, छिड़कना, ...
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