skvett

Skvett is a term found in several Scandinavian languages, most notably Norwegian and Swedish, with cognate forms such as skvätt in some dialects. In general use, skvett refers to a small splash or spray of liquid, often produced by a quick motion or impact. The word can also appear in compound phrases describing brief, spattering motions or accidental spills.

In Norwegian and related dialects, skvett functions as a common, informal noun for a splash of liquid, such as water or rain. The corresponding verb form, meaning to cause a splash or to spray, is used in everyday speech to describe a sudden, light disturbance of liquid. In Swedish, a closely related form such as skvätt or skvätta carries similar senses, though regional pronunciation and nuance can vary. The term is typically found in colloquial language and regional speech rather than formal writing.

Etymology and related forms are commonly discussed in Scandinavian dialect dictionaries, but precise historical tracing can be uncertain due to variation across regions and spellings. The core idea linked across languages is a small but noticeable dispersion of liquid resulting from movement or contact. Skvett is generally not a technical term; instead, it resides in everyday vocabulary to convey a quick, uneven splash rather than a large or intentional spray.

See also: splash, spray, spill, squirt. Notes or references to regional usage can be found in dialect compendia of Norwegian and Swedish, which document informal spellings and pronunciation differences.