Definition of Splatter
Splatter
splat·ter
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to splash or scatter a liquid over someone/something, especially a liquid that is viscous or sticky in consistency;
e.g. The wheels of the bus splatter mud on people as it drives by. She likes to splatter canvases with paint as a form of abstract art.
(verb)
to publish a story in a newspaper in a prominent position, often giving it sensational coverage;
e.g. Many news outlets chose to splatter the news of their divorce onto the front page.
(noun)
a splash of a liquid on a surface or object, a drop or trail of a liquid, especially on that is viscous or sticky;
e.g. He left a splatter of sauce on the table when he dropped the spoon.
(adjective)
(informal) having a lot of violence and gore, often in the form of gruesome deaths and often to an excessive degree, describing a movie/film;
e.g. He didn't want to make a splatter film, so most of the characters were killed offscreen.
Similar Words
Related Words
Comments
