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1splatter

verb splat·ter \ˈspla-tər\

of a liquid : to move, fall, or hit something in large drops

of something that contains liquid : to hit something and break apart

: to cause (a liquid) to move or fall in large drops

Full Definition of SPLATTER

transitive verb
:  spatter
intransitive verb
:  to scatter or fall in or as if in drops
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Origin of SPLATTER

probably blend of splash and spatter
First Known Use: 1785

2splatter

noun

: a mark or spot made by a large drop of liquid

Full Definition of SPLATTER

First Known Use of SPLATTER

1819

3splatter

adjective

Definition of SPLATTER

:  characterized by extreme or excessive gore or violence <a splatter movie>

First Known Use of SPLATTER

1980
SPLATTER Defined for Kids

1splatter

verb splat·ter \ˈspla-tər\
splat·teredsplat·ter·ing

Definition of SPLATTER for Kids

:  to splash against something in large drops

2splatter

noun

Definition of SPLATTER for Kids

:  2splash 2

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