sputter

verb
UK: /ˈspʌtər/
US: /ˈspʌtər/

  1. To make explosive popping sounds.

    1. The old car began to sputter and then stopped.
    2. The engine started to sputter, indicating it was running out of fuel on the highway.

  2. To speak quickly and unclearly because of anger or excitement.

    1. He began to sputter excuses when he was caught.
    2. She started to sputter indignantly, unable to believe the accusations against her reputation.

Synonyms

splutter stutter pop falter stammer
sputter noun

  1. A series of soft, explosive sounds.

    1. I heard a sputter from the motorbike engine.
    2. With one last sputter, the candle finally went out in the dark room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sputter" in English means: To make explosive popping sounds., To speak quickly and unclearly because of anger or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "sputter" is /ˈspʌtər/ in British English and /ˈspʌtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sputter": splutter, stutter, pop, falter, stammer.

Example usage of "sputter": "The old car began to sputter and then stopped.". More examples on the page.