splatter

[splat-er]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to splash and scatter upon impact.

   The paint splattered when I dropped the bucket.

noun

1. an act or instance of splattering.

2. the quantity splattered.

   to wipe up a splatter of ketchup on the rug.

adjective

1. characterized by gory imagery.

   splatter films.

splatter

/ ˈsplætə /

verb

1. to splash with small blobs; spatter

noun

1. a splash of liquid, mud, etc

Other Word Forms

• unsplattered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of splatter¹

1775–85; blend of splash and spatter

Example Sentences

The Skeik building itself is still standing, but its walls are now splattered by shrapnel and a large artillery-sized hole has punched through an upper floor.

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Despite the film’s eerie setting filled with slanting shadows, splattered blood and furtive movements darting just out of frame, Indy provides a visual oasis – thanks to a warm golden coat accented with white markings.

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It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with blood splattering their placard.

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She rocks the studio’s campy branded ensembles — some with blood splatter designs, others with fangs and skulls — as she demonstrates movements that bring to mind iconic scream scenes.

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“Took him to a couple of different locations where we went looking for blood splatter—”

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