slosh
Third Person
sloshes
Present Participle
sloshing
Past Tense
sloshed
Past Participle
sloshed
1
(of a liquid) to move around or spill in irregular motions
- The water sloshed out of the bucket as he hurriedly carried it across the room.
- Coffee sloshed over the edge of the cup as she rushed to take a sip.
- The waves sloshed against the sides of the boat, drenching those on board.
- Milk sloshed onto the counter when the carton slipped from her grasp.
- Rainwater sloshed in the gutter, creating a rhythmic sound in the quiet street.
Synonyms:
2
to walk or move through liquid, making a splashing sound
- He sloshed through the puddles on his way home.
- Her feet sloshed in the water as she crossed the stream.
- The dog sloshed through the lake, chasing after a stick.
- They sloshed along the beach, the waves splashing around their ankles.
- The heavy boots sloshed in the thick mud after the storm.
3
to spill or pour liquid in a messy, careless way
transitive
- He sloshed coffee onto the table while trying to pour it.
- She sloshed water all over the counter as she filled the glass.
- The waiter accidentally sloshed wine on the customer's lap.
- He sloshed the paint onto the floor while trying to refill the can.
- I accidentally sloshed my drink when I tripped over the rug.