Splotch
noun
A large spot or stain, typically irregular in shape.
There was a bright blue splotch of paint on the canvas.
Often appears as...
- ink splotch
- paint splotch
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
To make a mark or stain on something.
Careful not to splotch the paper, she applied the ink gently.
Often appears as...
- splotch with paint
- splotch the surface
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A large spot or stain, typically irregular in shape.
There was a bright blue splotch of paint on the canvas.
Often appears as...
- ink splotch
- paint splotch
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
To make a mark or stain on something.
Careful not to splotch the paper, she applied the ink gently.
Often appears as...
- splotch with paint
- splotch the surface
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Using 'splotch' often brings a visual element to descriptions, making your writing more colorful.
The artist added a splotch of red to the portrait.
Pro Tip 2/3Messy Connotation
A 'splotch' can indicate carelessness or a lack of precision, so use it to describe things that are unapologetically messy.
Her notes were covered in ink splotches.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
In casual conversations, 'splotch' can be used to describe anything from incidental spills to more significant marks.
He made a splotch on his shirt while eating.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Using 'splotch' often brings a visual element to descriptions, making your writing more colorful.
The artist added a splotch of red to the portrait.
Pro Tip 2/3Messy Connotation
A 'splotch' can indicate carelessness or a lack of precision, so use it to describe things that are unapologetically messy.
Her notes were covered in ink splotches.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
In casual conversations, 'splotch' can be used to describe anything from incidental spills to more significant marks.
He made a splotch on his shirt while eating.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Using 'splotch' often brings a visual element to descriptions, making your writing more colorful.
The artist added a splotch of red to the portrait.
Pro Tip 2/3Messy Connotation
A 'splotch' can indicate carelessness or a lack of precision, so use it to describe things that are unapologetically messy.
Her notes were covered in ink splotches.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
In casual conversations, 'splotch' can be used to describe anything from incidental spills to more significant marks.
He made a splotch on his shirt while eating.
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