Definition

Noun: An irregularly shaped spot or blotch, typically one that is messy or accidental, such as a stain of ink, paint, mud, or another substance.

Usage

The word "splodge" is a countable noun used to describe a visible, often unsightly mark that lacks a defined shape. It is commonly used in informal British English. You can use it to talk about a single mark or multiple marks (splodges). It often implies the mark was made carelessly or accidentally. - Common Collocations: a splodge of [ink, paint, mud, ketchup, color]; a big/little/ugly splodge.

Examples

• There was a large splodge of red paint on the white carpet.
• He had a splodge of chocolate on his shirt.
• The artist's sketch was ruined by an accidental ink splodge.

Advanced Usage

• "to splodge" (verb, informal): The related, less common verb means to make a messy spot or to apply something in a blotchy way.
  • Example: He splodged glue all over the paper.

Variants and Related Words

• Splotch (noun/verb, chiefly US English): A synonym with the same meaning as "splodge."
  • Example: There's a splotch of sauce on your tie.
• Blotch (noun): A larger or more irregular patch of color, often on skin or a surface.
  • Example: The rash appeared as red blotches.
• Blob (noun): A drop or small lump of a thick liquid, which may form a splodge.
  • Example: A blob of jam fell on the table.

Synonyms

• Blotch: An irregular patch or spot.
• Splotch: An irregular spot or stain.
• Smudge: A blurred or smeared mark.
• Stain: A discolored mark that is hard to remove.

Antonyms

• Clean spot: An area free from marks.
• Streak: A long, thin, and usually straight mark.

Noun

1. an irregularly shaped spot