Splash across
verb
To spread or apply liquid over a surface in a way that it covers it.
He decided to splash paint across the wall to create an abstract art piece.
Often appears as...
- splash paint across
- splash water across
verb
To spread, distribute or disseminate (information, news) widely or thoroughly.
The scandalous news was splashed across every newspaper in the country.
Often appears as...
- news splashed across
- headline splashed across
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
verb
To spread or apply liquid over a surface in a way that it covers it.
He decided to splash paint across the wall to create an abstract art piece.
Often appears as...
- splash paint across
- splash water across
verb
To spread, distribute or disseminate (information, news) widely or thoroughly.
The scandalous news was splashed across every newspaper in the country.
Often appears as...
- news splashed across
- headline splashed across
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Describes a dynamic movement of liquid, often in an enthusiastic or careless way.
She couldn't contain her excitement and splashed water across the kitchen floor.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Effect
Can be used metaphorically to suggest an effect spreading out, not just literal liquid.
His laughter seemed to splash across the entire room.
Pro Tip 3/3Impressionistic Result
Implies a lack of precision, emphasizing the haphazard nature of covering a surface.
The artist splashed color across the canvas with wild abandon.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Describes a dynamic movement of liquid, often in an enthusiastic or careless way.
She couldn't contain her excitement and splashed water across the kitchen floor.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Effect
Can be used metaphorically to suggest an effect spreading out, not just literal liquid.
His laughter seemed to splash across the entire room.
Pro Tip 3/3Impressionistic Result
Implies a lack of precision, emphasizing the haphazard nature of covering a surface.
The artist splashed color across the canvas with wild abandon.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Describes a dynamic movement of liquid, often in an enthusiastic or careless way.
She couldn't contain her excitement and splashed water across the kitchen floor.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Effect
Can be used metaphorically to suggest an effect spreading out, not just literal liquid.
His laughter seemed to splash across the entire room.
Pro Tip 3/3Impressionistic Result
Implies a lack of precision, emphasizing the haphazard nature of covering a surface.
The artist splashed color across the canvas with wild abandon.
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