splatter Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
   spatter; spattering; sputter; sputtering; splattering; splutter.
   
   • he heard a spatter of gunfire
2. noun a small quantity of something moist or liquid
   splash; dab.
   
   • a dab of paint
   • a splatter of mud
   • just a splash of whiskey
3. verb cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
   slop; spill.
   
   • spill the milk
   • splatter water
4. verb dash a liquid upon or against
   plash; splash; spatter; splosh; swash.
   
   • The mother splashed the baby's face with water

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