First Known Use: 1785
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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
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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
2splatter
noun
: a mark or spot made by a large drop of liquid
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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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