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

Usage tips for "splutter"

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