ˈblʌs.tə ˈblʌs.tɚ bɹæɡ ɡaskəˈneɪd ˈspætɚ splæʃ ˈsplætɚ swɒʃ swɒʃ taʊt act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner show off dash a liquid upon or against The mother splashed the baby's face with water make violent, noisy movements the movement or sound of water the swash of waves on the beach