splutter
🇺🇸
/ˈsplʌtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsplʌtə(r)/
To speak in a quick, messy way because you're upset or surprised, sometimes making sounds like you're spitting.
He spluttered in disbelief when he heard the news.
彼はそのニュースを聞いて、信じられないという気持ちで言葉を詰まらせた。
To make short, sudden sounds like something is spitting out or not working properly.
The old car spluttered before it finally started.
その古い車は最終的に始動する前にパチパチと音を立てた。
A short, explosive sound, like something is spitting out or not working well.
The engine made a splutter before it roared to life.
エンジンは生命に還る前にパチパチと音を立てた。