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sput·ter
 sputter
- pronunciation:
- spuh
t
 r
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sputtered, sputtering, sputters |
| definition 1: |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way.
The little boy sputtered and cried about the broken toy. |
| definition 2: |
to make a quick series of popping or spitting noises.
The car engine sputtered and came to a stop. |
| definition 3: |
to say quickly in a confused or angry way.
She sputtered angry words to the policeman. |
| related words: |
bubble, rave, stammer |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of sputtering.
I heard a sputter from the lawn mower. |
| derivation: |
sputteringly (adv.) |
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