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n. - The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; A small quantity of something moist or liquid v. - Dash a liquid upon or against; Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container.

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  • A splatter of mud
  • Sometimes horror is pure entertainment, over the top gore and splatter, which is fun because it's so ridiculously extreme.
  • I use it when I want to get a nice "splatter" effect on cakes and cookies.
  • But "splatter" from it may have landed on some folks who are deeply hurt by the Robinson affair.
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