Pronunciation: /ˈsplʌtər/
noun a series of short, explosive sounds
A1 The baby let out a splutter when she tasted the lemon for the first time.
A2 I could hear the splutter of the old car engine as it struggled to start.
B1 There was a splutter of laughter from the audience as the comedian told a joke.
B2 The splutter of the espresso machine signaled that my coffee was almost ready.
C1 The splutter of the fireworks filled the night sky with bursts of color.
C2 The splutter of the engine indicated that there was a problem with the fuel system.
verb to speak in a quick, confused, and indistinct way
A1 The baby spluttered when she tasted the lemon for the first time.
A2 He spluttered out an apology as he tried to explain his mistake.
B1 The old car spluttered and coughed before finally starting up.
B2 The actor spluttered through his lines, clearly forgetting his script.
C1 She spluttered with laughter at his ridiculous joke.
C2 The politician spluttered incoherently when asked about the scandal.
formal The old car spluttered and stalled as it struggled to start in the cold weather.
informal I tried to start the lawnmower but it just spluttered and died.
slang His attempt at a joke made everyone splutter with laughter.
figurative Her anger caused her words to splutter out in a rapid and incoherent manner.
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