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splutter
[spluht-er]
verb (used without object)
to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently, as when confused, excited, or embarrassed.
When pushed for an explanation, he always spluttered.
to make a sputtering sound, or emit particles of something explosively, as water dropped onto a hot griddle.
to fly or fall in particles or drops; spatter, as a liquid.
verb (used with object)
to utter hastily and confusedly or incoherently; sputter.
Out of breath, she spluttered a poor excuse for her lateness.
to spatter (a liquid, small particles, etc.).
to bespatter (someone or something).
noun
spluttering utterance or talk; noise or fuss.
a sputtering or spattering, as of liquid.
splutter
/ ˈʌə /
verb
to spit out (saliva, food particles, etc) from the mouth in an explosive manner, as through choking or laughing
to utter (words) with spitting sounds, as through rage or choking
Also: sputter.to eject or be ejected in an explosive manner
sparks spluttered from the fire
(tr) to bespatter (a person) with tiny particles explosively ejected
he spluttered the boy next to him with ink
noun
the process or noise of spluttering
spluttering incoherent speech, esp in argument
anything ejected through spluttering
Other Word Forms
- splutterer noun
- ˈܳٳٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of splutter1
Example Sentences
Governments talk about spending more on defence, while most European economies are spluttering.
The Gunners looked every inch a team without a recognised main forward as they laboured and spluttered to break down Leicester City's game but limited resistance at King Power Stadium.
Its economy is already spluttering - last year it shrunk by 0.2%.
But that motor is spluttering, to put it mildly.
He flung himself down on the bank, flopped over on his back, legs and arms outstretched, and spluttered some disconnected words.
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