Noun

1. The sound like water splashing
2. A prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
3. A small quantity of something moist or liquid
4. A patch of bright color
5. The act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
6. The act of scattering water about haphazardly

Verb

1. Cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
2. Walk through mud or mire
3. Dash a liquid upon or against
4. Mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered
5. Make a splashing sound
6. Soil or stain with a splashed liquid
7. Strike and dash about in a liquid