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splashy

American  
[splash-ee] / ˈsplæʃ i /

adjective

splashier, splashiest

  1. making a splash or splashes.

  2. making the sound of splashing.

  3. full of or marked by splashes, or irregular spots; spotty.

  4. making an ostentatious display; showy.

ˈsplashy British  
/ ˈsplæʃɪ /

adjective

  1. having irregular marks

  2. informal done to attract attention or make a sensation; showy

  3. making a splash or splashes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • splashily adverb
  • splashiness noun

Etymology

Origin of splashy

First recorded in 1825–35; splash + -y 1

Example Sentences

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His splashy, multimillion-dollar purchases of ultra-rare cards have been credited with alerting others to the potential value of the hobby.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

In February 2013, the Motion Picture and Television Fund hosted its splashy fundraising gala “The Night Before” at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

In the months leading up to the launch, there were a half-dozen splashy events at the White House announcing new MFN deals.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Lady Gaga, 39, made a splashy comeback to touring with "Mayhem," her collection of pop bangers with a dark edge that embraces her dramatic side.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Their van is hard to miss, with the satellite dish on the roof and the splashy logo of one of the Denver stations painted on the side.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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