English Explanatory Dictionary

splatter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact.
  2. A genre of gory horror.
  3. Spurious emissions resulting from an abrupt change in a transmitted radio signal.
verb
  1. To splash; to scatter; to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess.
  2. To cause (something) to splatter.
  3. To spatter (something or somebody).

Pronunciation

/ˈsplætɚ/ en-us-splatter.ogg

Word forms

splatter splatters splattering splattered

Etymology

Uncertain. Emerged 1780s.https://www.etymonline.com/word/splatter Possibly a blend of splash + spatter.

Derived words

splatter-gun splatter platter nonsplattering splatstick splatterdash splatterday splatterer splatterfest splatterproof splatterpunk splattersome splatterwork splattery unsplattered
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