splatter

[ splat-er ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to splash and scatter upon impact:

   The paint splattered when I dropped the bucket.

noun

1. an act or instance of splattering.
2. the quantity splattered:

   to wipe up a splatter of ketchup on the rug.

adjective

1. characterized by gory imagery:

   splatter films.

splatter

/ ˈsplætə /

verb

1. to splash with small blobs; spatter

noun

1. a splash of liquid, mud, etc

Other Words From

• un·splattered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of splatter¹

1775–85; blend of splash and spatter

Example Sentences

When Ms Guy arrived she was shown into the salon where she said there “was blood splatter up the walls” and “gauze swabs lying around that had still got blood on from the previous person”.

From BBC

A Black Mitsubishi Warrior sits in the car park, mud splatters and bullet holes giving a hint at its recent history.

From BBC

Stains splattered onto nearby seats, walls and windows as blood flew from the victim’s head and face, the agent wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

From the crevice of his ear to the shoelaces on his Converse sneakers, he’s covered entirely in unintentional paint splatters.

From Los Angeles Times

A park ranger noticed fresh paintball splatter on structures in the park Sunday, according to the park service.

From Los Angeles Times