Sputter Definition
sputter
noun
- the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire"
- an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
verb
- make an explosive sound; "sputtering engines"
- cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed; "The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"
- climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
- utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
- spit up in an explosive manner
"Sputter" in song lyrics
See how sputter is used in real songs:
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"U.S., South Sudan prod rebels as peace efforts sputter"
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Words that rhyme with sputter
Usage tips for "sputter"
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