splodge
Britishnoun
verb
Other Word Forms
- splodgy adjective
Etymology
Origin of splodge
C19: alteration of earlier splotch
Example Sentences
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The folders included many a random blob and splodge, alongside happy snaps of the would-be Picassos making creations only a parent could love.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
The best of the bunch is the citrus chile roast chicken sandwich, well seasoned and simply dressed with cheddar, tomato, lettuce and a splodge of ranch dressing.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023
The splodge, Gold could finally reveal, would adorn the face of David Dencik, a Swedish actor who Gold had previously cast in Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake.
From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2018
It was painted in a bold, black font and stamped, in a thick splodge of red wax, with the Guizer Jarl’s seal.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2015
Good heavens, it looked like just a splodge of colours and all along it was a kangaroo in football boots having a sandwich!
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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