splutter
splutter Lexical Profile
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• verb
To make a series of short, explosive spitting or choking sounds.
"The damp firewood began to hiss and splutter in the hearth."
To speak rapidly, indistinctly, and incoherently (especially due to anger, embarrassment, or surprise).
"Caught completely off guard by the question, the spokesperson could only splutter in response."
• noun
A series of short, sharp, explosive spitting or choking sounds.
"The old lawnmower gave a loud splutter and then went completely silent."
Rapid, confused, and indistinct speech, often resulting from anger or embarrassment.
"His attempt at an explanation came out as an incoherent splutter of excuses."
• Rhymes for splutter
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 17th century, likely formed as a blend of 'splash' and 'sputter', or as an imitative alteration of 'sputter'.