Splatter
(verb)
- To cause a substance or fluid to scatter in drops or blobs over a surface or object.
- To make or cause to make a messy or irregular pattern on a surface.
Origin:
Late 19th century: perhaps a blend of spatter and scatter.
Examples:
- She splattered the paint all over the canvas, creating an abstract masterpiece.
- The car's windshield was splattered with mud, making it difficult to see through the glass.
- The child splattered the mixture all over the kitchen, giggling as it made a mess.
- The artist splattered the colors on the paper, blending them together to create a unique effect.
- The raindrops splattered against the windowpane, creating a rhythmic sound that filled the room.