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sputter Definition and Meaning in English (sputter definition)

verb
Synonyms:fizzlesplutterchug
Quick Answer • Definition

Sputter definition: To make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when an engine or a fire is not working smoothly.

Definitions of Sputter

  1. 1verb

    To make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when an engine or a fire is not working smoothly.

  2. 2verb

    To speak rapidly and in a confused way, often due to anger or embarrassment, making short, explosive sounds.

  3. 3noun

    A series of soft explosive sounds or a confused, rapid utterance.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old car engine began to sputter and then died.”

casual

“He tried to explain, but could only sputter in frustration.”

casual

“We heard a faint sputter from the dying campfire.”

Synonyms

fizzlesplutterchug

Antonyms

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past tensesputtered
present participlesputtering
nounsputter

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Sputter definition: To make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when an engine or a fire is not working smoothly.
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'Sputter' translates to 'sputter' in English. Sputter definition: To make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when an engine or a fire is not working smoothly.
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