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Definition of splotch

splotch

/splɑːtʃ/
splotch
Adverb:splotchily
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Plural:splotches
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Adjective:splotchy
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Past Simple:splotched
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Past Participle:splotched
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Present Participle:splotching
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splotch Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, irregular spot, smear, or blotch of liquid, color, or dirt on a surface.

Example

"The toddler's apron was covered in bright splotches of finger paint."

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• verb

1

To mark, cover, or become marked with large, irregular spots or stains.

Example

"Droplets of rain began to splotch the dusty windshield as the storm approached."

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• Rhymes for splotch

• Nearby Words

splodge
splodgy
splosh
splotch
splotchiness
splotchy
splurge

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, likely formed as a blend of 'spot' and 'blotch'.

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