verb

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Other / Wet

splatter - When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.

When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

snigger - To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh

After preparing for battle, Captain Picard sniggered when he realized the aliens were not more harmful than a bunch of turtles.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

splotch - A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid

The fashionable skirt had splotches of black and red that created a striking design.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

snoop - To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs

Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.

noun

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Good / Busy

spate - A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession

The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.

verb

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Other / Wet

spew - To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly

Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.

verb

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Good / Love

Url

snuggle - To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position

Billy loved his dog, and would often snuggle with him in bed.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

sot - A habitual drunkard

The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unhappy

sob - Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps

Nicole sobbed when her mother told her she was taking her toys away.

verb

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Good / Busy

splurge - To spend money freely or extravagantly

To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

snub - Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully

Renee would always snub people because she didn't feel they were interesting enough to talk to.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

snippy - Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.

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