water balloon
Summer prank missile
A water balloon is a small rubber balloon filled with water, used as a toy projectile in warm-weather play.
Children throw them at each other, aiming to soak their targets on impact: The kids had a water balloon fight in the backyard.
Water balloons are designed to burst easily, unlike regular balloons.
Fizzy drink, regionally
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- explodeBurst with sudden force
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- punctureHole from penetration
soak · drench · spray · splatter · fragment · shatter · pierce · tear
Milky plant-derived polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- inflateFill with gas
- fillMake something full
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
knot · elastic · colorful · round · squishy · squeeze · bulging · wobble
Light, casual throw
- catchSeize or snag
- throwPropel by arm motion
- dodgeAvoid by quick movement
- chaseRapid following of quarry
laughter · giggles · fun · games · childhood · recess · frolic · merriment
Armed military engagement
- warArmed struggle between groups
- teamsOrganized cooperative groups
- targetObject of pursuit
- aimPurpose or direction
hit · soak · attack · defend · dodge · retreat · ammunition · retaliation
Outdoor space behind home
- poolsideAdjacent to swimming area
- heatwaveProlonged abnormally high temperatures
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
sprinkler · hose · swimsuit · sunscreen · hydration · lemonade · beach · vacation
Annual date of origin
- piñataHollow figure hiding sweets
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
prizes · relay race · competition · kids · backyard · celebration · entertainment · activity
Surprise strike from concealment
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- tomfooleryFoolish or silly behavior
sneak attack · trick · gag · jest · antics · stunt · practical joke · gotcha
pop
Fizzy drink, regionally
puncture · soak · drench · spray · splatter · fragment · shatter · pierce · tear · break
latex
Milky plant-derived polymer
tie · knot · elastic · colorful · round · squishy · squeeze · bulging · wobble · jiggle
toss
Light, casual throw
chase · laughter · giggles · fun · games · childhood · recess · frolic · merriment · amusement
battle
Armed military engagement
aim · hit · soak · attack · defend · dodge · retreat · ammunition · retaliation · showdown
backyard
Outdoor space behind home
- poolsideAdjacent to swimming area
- heatwaveProlonged abnormally high temperatures
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
picnic · sprinkler · hose · swimsuit · sunscreen · hydration · lemonade · beach · vacation · hot day
birthday
Annual date of origin
- piñataHollow figure hiding sweets
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
games · prizes · relay race · competition · kids · backyard · celebration · entertainment · activity · event
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
sneak attack · tomfoolery · trick · gag · jest · antics · stunt · practical joke · gotcha · revenge
- summersummer, summertime, midsummer, summer solstice, solstice
- balloonslatex balloons, hydrogen balloons, foil balloons, helium balloons, mylar balloons
- poppable thingsbubble wrap, soap bubble, party popper, popcorn, air pocket
- water fightsquirt gun, splash, drench, soak, squirt
- kids playplaytime, playing, board games, blocks, card games
- backyard funbadminton, barbecue, cornhole, croquet, frisbee
water balloonhelium balloon
Gas-filled floating sphere
air balloon · hot air balloon · party balloon · latex balloon
water, balloon, waterfall, waterway, ballooning, balloonist, water balloons, hydrogen balloon