1
[ noun ] the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

Examples

"he heard a spatter of gunfire"

Related terms

noise sputter splat

2
[ verb ] cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

Synonyms

slop spill

Examples

"spill the beans all over the table"

3
[ verb ] dash a liquid upon or against

Examples

"The mother splashed the baby's face with water"

4
[ noun ] a small quantity of something moist or soft

Synonyms

splash dab

Examples

"a dab of paint" "a splatter of mud"

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