Splodging

Splodging is an informal term, primarily British English, used to describe the action of applying a substance, often something soft or wet like paint, mud, or food, in a careless and messy way. It typically implies an indiscriminate or haphazard spreading or smearing of the material. The term often carries a connotation of playful messiness or lack of precision, and is commonly used to describe children's activities or situations where neatness isn't a priority. It also can be used to describe a messy application of makeup or art materials.

Splodging meaning with examples

• The toddler was gleefully splodging mashed banana all over the highchair and her face, giggling with each smear. It was definitely a messy mealtime!
• During the art lesson, the children were encouraged to splodge the paint onto the paper with their fingers, creating abstract masterpieces. It was a wonderful experience.
• He was splodging the buttercream frosting onto the cake, not caring if it looked neat, just aiming for a delicious result for his birthday.
• The interior decorator was a professional, but she was splodging the paint onto the wall in a way that seemed haphazard, like she didn't want any of it on the walls.
• After the car got stuck in the mud, the kids were splodging mud on themselves and the car. It was a fantastic time out of the car.