Splutter
verb
To talk quickly and in a confusing way, often due to surprise or shock.
He was so surprised that he could only splutter in response.
Often appears as...
- splutter in surprise
- splutter in shock
verb
To make a series of soft explosive sounds.
The old car spluttered and died.
Often appears as...
- engine splutter
- splutter and die
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To talk quickly and in a confusing way, often due to surprise or shock.
He was so surprised that he could only splutter in response.
Often appears as...
- splutter in surprise
- splutter in shock
verb
To make a series of soft explosive sounds.
The old car spluttered and died.
Often appears as...
- engine splutter
- splutter and die
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Reaction
Used when someone is overcome by strong emotions like shock or excitement.
She spluttered her thanks through tears of joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Moments
Often used when someone is caught off-guard or is unprepared for a situation.
When he won the award, he spluttered, unable to form coherent sentences.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech
More common in casual conversation rather than formal speech or writing.
In the middle of the argument, he started to splutter out excuses.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Reaction
Used when someone is overcome by strong emotions like shock or excitement.
She spluttered her thanks through tears of joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Moments
Often used when someone is caught off-guard or is unprepared for a situation.
When he won the award, he spluttered, unable to form coherent sentences.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech
More common in casual conversation rather than formal speech or writing.
In the middle of the argument, he started to splutter out excuses.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Reaction
Used when someone is overcome by strong emotions like shock or excitement.
She spluttered her thanks through tears of joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Moments
Often used when someone is caught off-guard or is unprepared for a situation.
When he won the award, he spluttered, unable to form coherent sentences.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech
More common in casual conversation rather than formal speech or writing.
In the middle of the argument, he started to splutter out excuses.
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