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- pronunciation:
- spuh
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sputters, sputtering, sputtered |
| definition 1: |
to speak or exclaim rapidly and explosively, often emitting saliva or bits of food, as in anger or confusion.
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| definition 2: |
to make a rapid series of exploding or popping noises, as a faulty engine.
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| related words: |
bubble, gabble, rave, stall, stammer |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to utter or exclaim (something) rapidly and explosively, as in anger or confusion.
She sputtered a hasty apology.- similar words:
- gabble
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| related words: |
stammer |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of sputtering.
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| related words: |
gabble, tremor |
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| derivation: |
sputteringly (adv.) |
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