splather

verb

splath·​er
ˈsplat͟hə(r)
-ed/-ing/-s
1
dialectal, British
a
: splash
b
: to spread about
2
dialectal, British : to speak or tell confusedly

Word History

Etymology

probably blend of splash entry 1 and blather entry 1

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“Splather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splather. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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