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splodge

splodge

7.7
A large messy spot of paint, mud, or ink
  • noun
  • /splɒdʒ/
  • UK
translation icon : mancha
  • (Splodge!)

Examples

  • And because we're applying with a fluffy brush, it goes on just a little bit more random rather than a big splodge of glitter.

  • And then I'm using this little toothpick to create some kind of splodges in a rough kind of flower shape just randomly all over my nails.

  • I accidentally spilled some ink on the table, leaving a large splodge that was difficult to clean.

  • After the paint fight, there was a colorful splodge on the wall that looked like a modern art piece.

  • She noticed a dark splodge on her shirt after eating spaghetti, which made her laugh at her clumsiness.

Synonyms

spot
vssplodge
297 1.0

A small round mark on a surface, for example on a card or dice

is a large irregular accidental mark rather than a small round one
smudge
vssplodge
30 1.9

A dirty mark on something that makes it look untidy

is a larger irregular mark usually accidental rather than a smear
blotch
vssplodge
4 3.9

A large irregular spot on skin or another surface that is a different color

means a large accidental mark rather than only a discolored area
splotch
vssplodge
3 4.8

A large uneven mark of color or dirt on a surface

focuses on the mark being usually accidental rather than appearance
splunge
vssplodge
9.9

A messy splash of liquid that leaves a stain

is the resulting mark made by a liquid splash, not the splash event

How Big

splodge
  • UK
7.7
blot
8 2.7
spot
297 1.0
speck
66 1.3

Surface Forms

splodge singular
splodges plural

Etymology

The word splodge comes from an imitation of the noise made when something wet or soft hits a surface, like splash or splat. So a splodge is a 'messy spot' or stain left by that hit.