splash
s plash
- n the sound like water splashing
- n a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
he made a great splash and then disappeared - n a small quantity of something moist or liquid
just a splash of whiskey - n a patch of bright color
her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color - n the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
- n the act of scattering water about haphazardly
- v cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
She splashed the water around her - v walk through mud or mire
- v dash a liquid upon or against
The mother splashed the baby's face with water - v mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered
The mountain was splashed with snow - v make a splashing sound
water was splashing on the floor - v soil or stain with a splashed liquid
- v strike and dash about in a liquid
The boys splashed around in the pool
- The splash or splatter of color makes a lot more sense when you understand the rage or whimsy or heart behind it.
- But the 19-year-old is getting extra attention as part of a poolside love triangle that has added a spicy splash of soap opera to women's swimming.
- Arty wireless controllers, $60 each, add a welcome splash of color to the set.