splat
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Noun — The sharp sound, or the resulting messy shape, made when something soft or wet hits a surface.
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Etymology
From an earlier sense of splat meaning "to spread flat," related to Middle English splatten, "to stretch out or split."
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What does “splat” mean?
The word “splat” means the sharp sound, or the resulting messy shape, made when something soft or wet hits a surface. In plain terms, the sound/mess of something soft hitting a surface, or (in coding) the asterisk symbol used for flexible argument lists.
How do you pronounce “splat”?
“Splat” is pronounced splat (/splæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “splat” in a sentence?
Here is “splat” used in a sentence: “The water balloon landed with a loud splat.”
What part of speech is “splat”?
Depending on how it is used, “splat” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “splat” come from?
The word “splat” comes from Middle English. From an earlier sense of splat meaning "to spread flat," related to Middle English splatten, "to stretch out or split.".
How many meanings does “splat” have?
“Splat” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sharp sound, or the resulting messy shape, made when something soft or wet hits a surface.