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Meaning of spatter
to throw or splash a liquid, especially in a random or uncontrolled way
Etymology of spatter
The word "spatter" has its roots in the Middle English period, derived from the verb "spatten," which meant "to splash" or "to spatter"
The word is related to the Old English word "splatian," which meant "to splash" or "to splatter"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of throwing or splashing a liquid, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other related senses
Synonyms
splatter
splash
splosh
splotch
blot
blotch
smudge
smear
streak
stripe
dot
speck
speckle
fleck
spot
stain
daub
dab
splash
sprinkle
scatter
disperse
spray
spraypaint
flick
fleck
splodge
slop
slosh
splosh
drizzle
drip
drop
patter
pitterpatter
patterning
bespatter
bespeckle
besmirch
bemire
splatter
splattering
Definitions
- to throw or splash a liquid, especially in a random or uncontrolled way
- * to mark or cover something with small drops or spots of a liquid
- * to scatter or disperse something, such as paint or mud, in a random or uncontrolled way
Usage Examples
- The painter accidentally spattered paint on the wall
- * The rain spattered against the windowpane
- * The cook spattered oil on the stove while frying the eggs