oversplash

/ˈɒvərspæʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a splash that exceeds the normal bounds, or an amount by which something exceeds a standard or expected amount

“The rain caused an oversplash from the overflowing storm drain, flooding the nearby streets.”

2. verb

to splash or spread beyond the expected or desired area or amount

“The gardener tried to water the plants but ended up oversplashing the entire sidewalk.”

Synonyms

  • excess
  • overflow
  • surplus

Antonyms

  • deficiency
  • shortage