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Definition of Splutter
1. Noun. The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively. "He heard a spatter of gunfire"
Exact synonyms: Spatter, Spattering, Splatter, Splattering, Sputter, Sputtering
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Splat, Sputter, Sputter
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Splat, Sputter, Sputter
2. Verb. Utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage. "The streets splutter with cars "
3. Noun. An utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage).
4. Verb. Spit up in an explosive manner.
Exact synonyms: Spit Out, Sputter
Generic synonyms: Cough Out, Cough Up, Expectorate, Spit Out, Spit Up
Generic synonyms: Cough Out, Cough Up, Expectorate, Spit Out, Spit Up
Definition of Splutter
1. v. i. To speak hastily and confusedly; to sputter.
2. n. A confused noise, as of hasty speaking.
Definition of Splutter
1. Verb. To spray droplets while speaking. ¹
2. Verb. To speak hurriedly and confusedly. ¹
3. Verb. to perform to a substandard level ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Splutter
1. to speak rapidly and confusedly [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Splutter
Literary usage of Splutter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"spec, mutter, mumble, discourse, enunciate, sputter, sniff, snuff, snuffle,
splutter, dictate. 2. Referring to the use of a tongue as a spoken language: ..."