IPA: /plæʃ/
KK: /plæʃ/
To make a sound or movement like water splashing lightly.
The children love to splash in the puddles after it rains.
Past: splashed
Past Participle: splashed
A small, gentle sound made when something hits a liquid, or the movement of liquid caused by this action.
I heard the plash of water as the stone fell into the pond.
To cause liquid to scatter or splash around, often making a noise or creating a mess.
The child plashed water everywhere while playing in the pool.
Past: plashed
Past Participle: plashed
The word 'plash' originates from Middle English 'plasche', which is derived from the Old English 'plæscian', meaning to splash or to make a splash. It is related to the sound or action of water splashing.
Imagine the sound of water 'splashing' — that's what 'plash' means, capturing the essence of making a splash.