SPATTER
Scrabble letter values: S1P3A1T1T1E1R1 = 9
Definition
- noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively. — synonyms: spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering
- noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface. — synonyms: spattering, splash, splashing, splattering
- verb dash a liquid upon or against. — synonyms: splatter, plash, splash, splosh, swash
- verb rain gently. — synonyms: sprinkle, spit, patter, pitter-patter
- verb spot, splash, or soil. — synonyms: bespatter
Examples
- “he heard a spatter of gunfire”
- “The mother splashed the baby's face with water”
- “It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick”