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to splunge

to splunge

1 9.9
To splash liquid messily so it covers nearby things
  • verb
: salpicar
  • The child splunged water all over the floor while playing in the sink.

Examples

  • If you splunge the sauce, it will stain the tablecloth.

  • Don't splunge the paint everywhere!

  • Try not to splunge paint everywhere when you open the can.

  • She splunged water all over the floor.

  • Try not to splunge paint everywhere when you open the can.

  • If you splunge the sauce, it will stain the tablecloth.

  • Don't splunge the paint on the floor; it will be hard to clean.

Synonyms

to spill
vsto splunge
398 1.0

To accidentally cause liquid to flow out of a container

is about messy uncontrolled scattering rather than only accidental release
to splash
vsto splunge
101 1.0

To make liquid move so it hits things and makes noise

is more about messy, uncontrolled scattering than general movement
to splatter
vsto splunge
37 4.1

To make liquid fall in small messy drops on a surface

is more uncontrolled and messy than mere scattered drops
to slosh
vsto splunge
21 3.7

To move liquid so it splashes or to walk through water making splashing sounds

is messier and more chaotic in how liquid spreads, not just noise
to splash water
vsto splunge
15 1.2

Make water spray in small drops by hitting or moving through it

is broader, applying to any liquid and messier, uncontrolled spreading
to spatter
vsto splunge
9 5.0

To splash small drops onto a surface and make spots

is broader and describes messier, more forceful scattering
to slop
vsto splunge
5 4.9

To spill or pour liquid in a messy way

is broader, applying to messy scattering beyond food service situations
to slosh around
vsto splunge
2 5.9

To make liquid move and spill around inside a container

is similar but more focused on messy scattering than movement sound
to spill your drink
vsto splunge
1 1.1

To let the drink in your cup or glass fall by accident

is about messy scattering rather than a simple knocked-over loss
to slush
vsto splunge
1 6.0

To spill liquid in a heavy or clumsy way

is more about wide messy scattering than only heavy clumsy release
to spatter all over
vsto splunge
1 5.6

To make drops of liquid hit many places, like clothes or a table

is similar but usually means a messier, uncontrolled covering
to plash
vsto splunge
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To move water so it hits something and makes drops

is messier and less controlled, focusing on chaotic spreading rather than impact
to swash
vsto splunge
1 7.6

To move or splash with force and noise

is similar but emphasizes mess and chaotic spreading rather than force
to spatter against
vsto splunge
1 6.0

To splash small drops against a surface and make spots

is broader and covers large messy scattering, not only small drops
to bespatter
vsto splunge
1 8.9

To splash mud or water onto something and make it dirty

is more about messy scattering rather than only soiling with spots
to splosh
vsto splunge
  • UK
1 7.2

To move through water and make a loud wet sound

is messier and more uncontrolled in how liquid scatters, not only sound
to slush around
vsto splunge
  • Informal
1 7.7

To splash liquid around and make a mess

is similar but highlights uncontrolled messy scattering rather than mere clumsiness

Antonyms

220 3.5

To keep something dangerous from spreading or getting worse

How Messy

to drench
11 3.0
to splunge
1 9.9
to splatter
37 4.1
to splotch
1 6.7
to sprinkle
106 1.1

Surface Forms

splunge infinitive
splunged past
splunged past participle
splunging present participle
splunges third person singular

Etymology

Splunge as a verb can be remembered as splash + plunge, meaning to splash liquid around in a messy, uncontrolled way. So to 'splunge' is to make a big, messy splash that may stain things.