splash about
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To play in water and send it flying everywhere
Literal meaning: To move water about (in various directions) by splashing — fully transparent
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To play energetically in water, making a lot of noise and sending water in many directions
"The toddlers were splashing about in the paddling pool all afternoon."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 informal
To move through a wet or muddy area in an uncoordinated, noisy way
"We splashed about through the marshes, soaking our boots completely."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Predominantly British English. Describes children or animals playing energetically in water, puddles, or the sea. Carries a lighthearted, playful tone. Can also describe figurative careless spending when used as a variant of 'splash out,' though this is less common.
Commonly used with
children pool puddle beach bath waves
Forms
Base
splash about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
splashes about
he/she/it
Past simple
splashed about
yesterday
Past participle
splashed about
have + pp
-ing form
splashing about
continuous
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