Splutter
Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈpiˈɫətɝ/
Splutter (verb)
- to speak quickly and unclearly, often because you are angry or surprised
- to make short, explosive sounds, like something wet hitting a surface
Examples
- She began to splutter when asked about the surprise.
- He spluttered an apology after the mistake.
Common collocations: splutter nervously, splutter an excuse, splutter loudly, splutter to a halt, a splutter of laughter
Splutter (noun)
- a quick and unclear way of speaking, often due to surprise or anger
- a short, explosive sound like something wet hitting a surface
Examples
- His explanation was just a splutter of words.
- The announcement was met with a splutter of questions.