To scatter a liquid substance on; to sprinkle with water or any fluid, or with any moist and dirty matter; as, to spatter a coat; to spatter the floor; to spatter the boots with mud.

Figuratively, to asperse; to defame.

To throw out any thing offensive; as, to spatter foul speeches.

To scatter about; as, to spatter water here and there.

To throw out of the mouth in a scattered manner; to sputter.