Pronunciation: /ˈspʌdər/
noun a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds
A1 The old car made a sputter noise before finally starting.
A2 The sputter of the engine indicated that it needed some maintenance.
B1 The sputter of the firewood catching fire filled the room with warmth.
B2 The sputter of the faulty microphone caused disruptions during the presentation.
C1 The sputter of the espresso machine signaled that it needed to be cleaned.
C2 The sputter of the engine was a clear sign that it needed immediate attention from a mechanic.
verb to make a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds
A1 The old car sputtered as it struggled to start.
A2 The faulty engine sputtered and then died completely.
B1 The fireworks sputtered and sparkled in the night sky.
B2 The old motorcycle sputtered to life after sitting in the garage for years.
C1 The politician's speech sputtered as he struggled to find the right words.
C2 The candle sputtered and flickered in the dimly lit room.
formal The engine began to sputter as the fuel filter became clogged.
informal I could hear the old car sputter as it struggled to start.
slang The motorcycle sputtered to life after a few tries.
figurative His argument started to sputter when he couldn't provide any evidence.
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