splashy
pronunciation
How to pronounce splashy in British English:
UK [ˈsplæʃi]
How to pronounce splashy in American English:
US [ˈsplæʃi]
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- Adjective:
- marked by conspicuous display
- covered patchily; often used in combination
Word Origin
- splashy (adj.)
- 1727, "full of puddles," from splash (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "sensational" first attested 1836. Related: Splashily; splashiness.
Example
- 1. A cheap showy rhinestone bracelet ; a splashy half-page ad.
- 2. Taking out a kingpin may yield splashy headlines , but it can actually increase the total amount paid in bribes if it destroys co-ordination among his henchmen .
- 3. Patchwork denim and splashy prints will win the hearts of young ladies .
- 4. Hollywood tends to make splashy films with lots of star actors .
- 5. M & a in china could accelerate , but foreign companies remain wary of splashy , headline-grabbing deals .