splutter
🇺🇸
/ˈsplʌtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsplʌtə(r)/
verb
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.
R
To make short, sudden sounds like something is spitting out or not working properly.
The old car spluttered before it finally started.
noun
R
A short, explosive sound, like something is spitting out or not working well.
The engine made a splutter before it roared to life.
translation
To speak in a quick, messy way because you're upset or surprised, sometimes making sounds like you're spitting.; To make short, sudden sounds like something is spitting out or not working properly.
A short, explosive sound, like something is spitting out or not working well.
Word Forms
3rd Present
splutters
Past
spluttered
Perfect
spluttered
Progressive
spluttering
Plural
splutters