sputter
🇺🇸
/ˈspʌtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈspʌtə(r)/
verb
R
To emit a series of quick, small sounds, like a poorly functioning engine or fire.
The old engine sputtered as it struggled to start.
R
To speak hurriedly and with difficulty, often because of anger or shock.
He sputtered in disbelief at the news.
translation
To emit a series of quick, small sounds, like a poorly functioning engine or fire.; To speak hurriedly and with difficulty, often because of anger or shock.
Word Forms
3rd Present
sputters
Past
sputtered
Perfect
sputtered
Progressive
sputtering