1715 (intransitive); 1722 (transitive), probably an alteration of plash with an intensive s-. Related: Splashed; splashing. Splash-board attested from 1826. Splash-down (n.) in the spacecraft sense is [..]

1736, "water or liquid thrown upon anything," from splash (v.). Meaning "striking or ostentatious display" is first attested 1804. Sense of "small quantity of soda water, etc. [..]

the sound like water splashing sprinkle: cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her" squelch: walk through mud or mire; & [..]

pliukh

pliushk

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Front page story.

An exciting front page story given prominence so people will take notice of it. See also lead (1)

Front page story.

lead news story on front page

 A newspaper’s main front page story

tabloid's main front-page story

(n) the act of scattering water about haphazardly(v) cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force(n) the sound like water splashing(n) a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event [..]

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About 1/8oz.

A small amount of mixer.

Small amount of mixer in a cocktail.

A small amount of any mixer (soda, say) added to a completed drink.

(1) Signifies the kill of an aircraft, e.g. "Cowboy one-six, splash one." (2) (Gunnery) A radio call warning that a salvo or shell will land in ten seconds (see also SHOT). The call may be t [..]

Missile time of flight is expired or missile destroyed; target or bomb impact.

Missile time of flight is expired or missile destroyed; target or bomb impact.

Darts that score, but not where you wanted them. (See also: "SLOP")

Darts that score, but not where you wanted them.

Splash damage is AoE