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BNC: 15196 COCA: 26358

splutter

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splutter /ˈsplʌtɚ/ verb
splutters; spluttered; spluttering
splutter
/ˈsplʌtɚ/
verb
splutters; spluttered; spluttering
Learner's definition of SPLUTTER
[no object] : to make a series of short, loud noises like the noises of someone who is struggling to breathe(如喘气一般)发出噗噗声,发出呼呼声
: to say (something) in short, confused phrases语无伦次地说;慌张地说;结结巴巴地说
[no object]
[+ object]

— splutter

noun, plural splutters [count]
BNC: 15196 COCA: 26358

splutter

1 of 2

noun

splut·​ter ˈsplə-tər How to pronounce splutter (audio)
1
: a confused noise (as of hasty speaking)
2
: a splashing or sputtering sound

splutter

2 of 2

verb

spluttered; spluttering; splutters

transitive verb

: to utter hastily or confusedly : stammer

intransitive verb

1
: to make a noise as if spitting
2
: to speak hastily and confusedly
splutterer noun

Example Sentences

Verb She coughed and spluttered as she climbed out of the icy water. When I demanded an explanation, he just stood there spluttering. “Th-that's simply not true,” he spluttered.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Some golden generations splutter and cough and, sealed in a bubble of entitlement, never come close to delivering. Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, 10 July 2018 Government revenue can’t keep up with spending as the economy splutters and politicians squabble before May elections. Donna Abu-nasr, Bloomberg.com, 5 Mar. 2018 An often excruciating speech was punctuated by coughs, splutters and brief interludes to sip water. James Masters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2017 Its hostility to outsiders splutters on, Griffin's unstinting production (music direction is by Michael Mahler and choreography by Ericka Mac) seems to be saying. Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 1 June 2017 No doubt this debate will rage, or splutter, for years to come. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2017
Verb
The Dangerous Idea at the Heart of Trump's AcquittalTrump’s allies spluttered with rage and scorn. David French, Time, 6 Feb. 2020 Barcelona's attacking three coughed and spluttered at times, but not Suarez. SI.com, 2 Oct. 2019 Wolves have been spluttering all over the place this season, but now have two wins on the trot in all competitions following their last gasp victory over Besiktas. SI.com, 3 Oct. 2019 Aside from the risk of stumbling unawares into street battles and clouds of police tear gas — as some tourists have to their coughing, spluttering dismay — Hong Kong remains a pleasant city. Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019 Aside from the risk of stumbling unawares into street battles and clouds of police tear gas — as some tourists have to their coughing, spluttering dismay — Hong Kong remains a pleasant city. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2019 The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' flattered to deceive at Manchester United, initially looking like the messiah before his Red Devils side started to splutter and choke. SI.com, 17 June 2019 Those eagerly anticipating their next dividend check might be spluttering into their latte in horror at these views. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2018 However, the Swans have spluttered in recent weeks and know that conceding the first goal could prove to be damaging against a more resilient Blues outfit of late. SI.com, 13 Apr. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably alteration of sputter

First Known Use

Noun

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1693, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of splutter was in 1677
BNC: 15196 COCA: 26358

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