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Sputter Meaning in English

word

ˈspətɝ
SPUH-ter
ˈspʌtɚ
SPUT-uh

التعريف

To make a series of short, explosive sounds, like a small engine or something frying; or to speak in a confused, fast way, usually because of anger or surprise.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used for machines, cooking, or someone's speaking style. Common collocations: 'engine sputter', 'start to sputter with anger'. Slightly informal. Not the same as 'stutter'; 'sputter' emphasizes confusion, speed, or emotion.

جمل نموذجية

The old car began to sputter and then stopped.

basic

The eggs sputter in the frying pan.

basic

She started to sputter when she got nervous.

basic

His voice sputtered as he tried to protest.

natural

The candle sputtered and went out suddenly.

natural

He sputtered with anger, unable to find the right words.

natural