splatter-dash

A child accidentally knocks over a can of paint, causing a loud splatter-dash on the floor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Loud, chaotic noise: "splatter-dash" refers to a loud, disruptive, or tumultuous sound, often associated with splashing or crashing. It describes a commotion or uproar, as if caused by something being thrown or dashed noisily.
   • Tumultuous activity: It can also mean a state of noisy confusion or disorder, akin to a "splatter" of liquid and a "dash" of movement combined.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The children made a terrible splatter-dash in the kitchen while washing dishes. (A loud, messy noise from splashing water and clattering.)
  • The sudden splatter-dash from the street alarmed the neighbours. (A chaotic, noisy disturbance outside.)

Advanced Usage

• "to make a splatter-dash": to create a loud, disorderly noise.
  • The falling pots and pans made a great splatter-dash in the night. (The sound was sudden and jarring.)

Variants and Related Words

• Splatter (n/v): a small amount of liquid spilled or scattered; to scatter or splash.

  • There was a splatter of paint on the floor. (A scattered mark.)

• Dash (n/v): a sudden rush or movement; to move quickly.

  • He made a dash for the door. (A quick, hurried action.)

Synonyms

• Clatter: a continuous rattling sound.
• Racket: a loud, unpleasant noise.
• Uproar: a state of noisy excitement or disturbance.

Related Idioms

• Make a splash: to attract attention or cause a commotion (similar in sense of noise, but not identical).

  • The new singer made a big splash in the music world. (Caused excitement.)

• Dash to pieces: to break or shatter with force.

  • The vase was dashed to pieces on the floor. (Shattered noisily.)