noun
a series of short, explosive sounds
verb
to speak in a quick, confused, and indistinct way
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The old car spluttered and stalled as it struggled to start in the cold weather.
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I tried to start the lawnmower but it just spluttered and died.
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His attempt at a joke made everyone splutter with laughter.
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Her anger caused her words to splutter out in a rapid and incoherent manner.