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spl

spl

1 9.9
A written sound that shows water hitting something in comics
  • other
  • Informal
: spl
  • The comic book showed a big spl when the hero landed in the puddle.

Examples

  • The kids jumped in the puddle with a big spl!

  • He heard a loud spl as the water hit the floor.

  • With a sudden spl, the paintbrush fell into the bucket of water.

  • What a funny spl sound that was!

  • The comic book illustrated a dramatic spl when the character dived into the ocean.

  • As the glass shattered on the floor, a loud spl echoed through the room.

  • The splashpad made a cheerful spl whenever the children jumped on it.

Synonyms

splat
vsspl
17 5.1

A wet, soft mark or sound made when something hits a surface

is a written splash sound used informally, usually less sharp or explosive
splatter
vsspl
11 5.1

A sudden sharp sound made when liquid hits a surface

is a written splash representation used in comics, less explosive and sharp
plap
vsspl
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound like a soft smack or small splash

is a written comic splash sound rather than a soft spoken exclamation
plash
vsspl
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A soft sound of water hitting something

is a written comic splash sound typically less gentle and more stylized

Surface Forms

spl main

Etymology

Spl is a short sound word that copies the wet noise of a splash, so imagine water hitting the floor or a paintbrush falling with a sharp 'splashing sound'. It is written in comics and casual writing to show that wet, splashing noise.