Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sploch]
- /splɒtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for splotches
Top questions with splotches
- what causes red splotches on legs?
- what causes red splotches on skin?
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