splodge

/splɔʃ/
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splodge

A child points at a large splodge of blue paint on the white paper.

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.
splodge

A child points at a large splodge of blue paint on the white paper.

Noun
  1. an irregularly shaped spot

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