Sputter
Pronunciation: /ˈspʌtər/
Sputter (verb)
- to speak quickly and unclearly, often because you are angry or surprised
- to make a series of short, explosive sounds, like something burning or a machine failing
- to eject small particles or droplets, often in a scientific or industrial process
Examples
- He began to sputter when he was nervous.
- She could only sputter in surprise at the news.
Common collocations: sputter in anger, sputter with excitement, sputter to a halt, sputter intermittently, sputter paint