spatter
word
Definition
To scatter drops or small amounts of liquid or another substance over a surface, usually by accident or with a forceful action.
Usage & Nuances
'Spatter' is somewhat formal and often used in contexts involving liquids (like mud, paint, or blood). It implies scattered small spots, less controlled than 'spray'. Common phrases: 'blood spatter', 'paint spatter'. Not commonly used in casual conversation.
Example Sentences
He was cooking bacon and it started to spatter everywhere.
natural
There was spatter on his shirt after he painted the wall.
natural
You can tell how fast the car was going from the mud spatter behind it.
natural
The rain began to spatter the window.
basic
Be careful or the hot oil might spatter on you.
basic
Mud will spatter your shoes if you walk through puddles.
basic