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Splutter Definition & Meaning

splutter
noun
  1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire"
  2. an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
verb
  1. utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
  2. spit up in an explosive manner

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Frequently asked questions

What does splutter mean?
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire" an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage spit up in an explosive manner
What part of speech is splutter?
Splutter is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does splutter have?
Splutter has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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