spatter
UK: ˈspætə | US: ˈspætər
vt. to scatter or splash (liquid or small particles) in drops or small spots
vi. to fall or scatter in drops or small spots
n. a small splash or spot of liquid
spatter = spat<to splash or scatter> + er<verb-forming suffix>
- spat (from Middle Dutch spatten, meaning "to splash or burst")
- er (English verb-forming suffix indicating repetitive or frequent action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "spatter" originates from Middle Dutch spatten, meaning "to splash," likely imitative of the sound of liquid hitting a surface. The suffix "-er" was added in English to form a verb denoting repeated or forceful splashing. The word vividly captures the action of small droplets scattering, often associated with paint, rain, or blood.
The painter accidentally spattered blue paint on the floor.
Rain began to spatter against the window as the storm approached.
He spattered mud on his shoes while walking through the wet field.
The frying bacon spattered grease all over the stove.
Blood spattered on the wall during the accident.