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Definition of splish

splish

/ˈsplɪʃ/
splish
Plural:splishes
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Adjective:splishy
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Past Simple:splished
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Past Participle:splished
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Present Participle:splishing
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splish Lexical Profile

splish Game Scores & Validity

• interjection

1

Used to imitate or represent a light, soft splashing sound.

Example

"Splish, splash, the toddler happily stomped through every puddle on the sidewalk."

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• noun

1

A light, gentle splashing sound or movement of liquid.

Example

"The frog leaped off the lily pad with a quiet splish."

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• verb

1

To make a light, soft splashing sound, or to move through liquid with such a sound.

Example

"Small waves splished gently against the wooden hull of the rowboat."

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• Rhymes for splish

• Nearby Words

splint
splinter
splintery
splish
split
split pea
split peas

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as a playful, imitative alteration of 'splash', using the high front vowel to suggest a lighter or smaller sound.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Splish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/splish
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