Splash/splæʃ/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Accidental mess Used when someone unintentionally splashes liquid and creates a mess, often causing annoyance. Oops, I splashed milk all over the counter. Pro Tip 2/3Lively descriptions Describes the action in a way that portrays the energy and noise of the event. The children splashed in the puddles, giggling. Pro Tip 3/3Physical action Emphasizes the physical action of liquids hitting surfaces. Often linked to cleaning or accidents. She splashed her face with water to wake up.