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splasher

[ splash-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that splashes.
  2. something that protects from splashes.


splasher

/ ˈsplæʃə /

noun

  1. anything used for protection against splashes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of splasher1

First recorded in 1840–50; splash + -er 1
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Example Sentences

"I don't mind telling you that it is a part of the new policy," returned the social splasher, still smiling.

While the robin is a famous splasher, his neatness stops there.

I went in, as you say, and I put up an old splasher, because of the way he throws ink about.

The next day the missionary went to the "ink splasher" and inquired where the old man could be found.

Not only will you be made a laughing-stock of, but some scribbler, some ink-splasher will put you into a comedy.

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