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Splutter

usgb/ˈsplʌtər/Volume
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Emotional Reaction

Used when someone is overcome by strong emotions like shock or excitement.

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She spluttered her thanks through tears of joy.
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Unexpected Moments

Often used when someone is caught off-guard or is unprepared for a situation.

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When he won the award, he spluttered, unable to form coherent sentences.
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Informal Speech

More common in casual conversation rather than formal speech or writing.

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In the middle of the argument, he started to splutter out excuses.
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