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splotches

splotch
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sploch]
    • /splɒtʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sploch]
    • /splɒtʃ/

Definitions of splotches word

  • noun splotches a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch. 1
  • verb with object splotches to mark or cover with splotches. 1
  • verb without object splotches to be susceptible to stains or blots; show or retain stains, blots, or spots of dirt or liquid: Don't buy that tablecloth—the material splotches easily. 1
  • verb without object splotches to cause or be liable to cause stains, blots, or spots: Be careful of that paint—it splotches. 1

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Origin of splotches

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; origin uncertain

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Splotches

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

splotches popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

splotches usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for splotches

noun splotches

  • daubs — Plural form of daub.
  • flyspecks — Plural form of flyspeck.
  • globs — Plural form of glob.

Top questions with splotches

  • what causes red splotches on legs?
  • what causes red splotches on skin?

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