faceful
Blast to visage
A faceful is as much as can hit or cover the face at once: I got a faceful of snow when I opened the door, a faceful of pepper spray.
The word emphasizes the unpleasant surprise of receiving something directly to the face, whether water, wind, debris, or an unwanted view.
Clear essential liquid
Overwhelmed by quantity
- bombardedAttacked with heavy fire
- swampedOverwhelmed beyond capacity
- engulfedCompletely swallowed up
- floodedCovered with water
besieged · drowning · overpowered · overcome · blasted · pelted · assaulted · barraged
Liquid scattering on impact
- splatterScatter in drops
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- blastSudden forceful burst
- gustBrief wind surge
slap · smack · hit · blow · burst · whoosh · spatter · deluge
Exaggerated physical humor
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- practical jokeTrick meant to amuse
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- clownComedic performer in makeup
custard pie · cream pie · surprise · ambush · setup · payoff · splattering
water
Clear essential liquid
sand · cream · dust · wind · rain · foam · slush · custard · flour · glitter
inundated
Overwhelmed by quantity
flooded · besieged · drowning · overpowered · overcome · blasted · pelted · assaulted · barraged · drenched
splash
Liquid scattering on impact
gust · slap · smack · hit · blow · burst · whoosh · spatter · deluge · dousing
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- practical jokeTrick meant to amuse
- comedyWork meant to amuse
clown · custard pie · cream pie · surprise · ambush · setup · payoff · splattering