splodge
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /splɒdʒ/
KK: /splɒdʒ/
noun
Definition
A mark or spot made by a splash or smear of liquid that has an irregular shape.
Example
There was a splodge of paint on the floor after the art project.
Conversation
Did you see that splodge on my shirt from lunch?
Yeah, it looks like you had quite the mess!
I know, right? I really need to be more careful.
Don't worry, it happens to the best of us!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
splash
smear
blot
Antonyms
cleanliness
order
neatness
verb
Definition
To make a mark or stain, often in a messy or irregular way.
Example
She splodged paint on the canvas, creating a unique design.
Tense Forms
Past: splodged
Past Participle: splodged
Conversation
I accidentally made a splodge of paint on the floor.
Oh no! How big is the splodge?
It's not too bad, but I need to clean it up quickly.
Root Explanation
The word 'splodge' originates from British English, meaning a wet or messy mark or spot. It is likely an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of something being splashed or dropped, reflecting its meaning of a messy or liquid stain.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sound of something wet hitting a surface, creating a messy mark — that's what 'splodge' refers to.
Visually Confused Words
slodge
plodge
slodger
spode
podge
lodge
mislodge
dislodge