noun
splatterdash
Splatterdash (noun) means a piece of art or writing that looks as if it was made in a messy, random way.
noun
1
A piece of art or writing that looks as if it was made in a messy, random way.
"The lecturers are expert on lecturing on the subject, but they offer the splatterdash method of disseminating information with no point of view of their own."
— Hubert Ingram Bermont, The Complete Consultant: A Roadmap to Success (1982)
2
A small sparkling ornament, like a sequin.
3
Long gaiters worn over the lower leg to keep off mud and splashes.
"Sarah Alice dressed in borrowed rocket, splatterdash, and boots, and followed her brothers through the smoke and dust into the woods."
— Donald Batchelor, Becoming Americans (1999)
"And, as all the really big spat people will tell you, the splatterdash should be as individual to a fellow as his shoe."
— Punch (1985)
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Etymology
Formed from splatter and dash. In the "haphazard work" sense, it may have been influenced by slapdash.
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What is the meaning of splatterdash?
"splatterdash" (noun) means a piece of art or writing that looks as if it was made in a messy, random way.
What are the different meanings of splatterdash?
"splatterdash" has 3 main meanings: 1. A piece of art or writing that looks as if it was made in a messy, random way; 2. A small sparkling ornament, like a sequin; 3. Long gaiters worn over the lower leg to keep off mud and splashes.
