spluttering (Meaning)
spluttering
to speak hastily and confusedly, a confused noise (as of hasty speaking), to speak or say in haste or confusion, to utter hastily or confusedly, to make a noise as if spitting, a confused noise (as of trying to talk too fast), a splashing or sputtering sound
Synonyms & Antonyms of spluttering
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spluttering Sentence Examples
- The engine spluttered and coughed, threatening to stall.
- The baby spluttered and gagged as she tried to eat her pureed carrots.
- The angry man spluttered out a torrent of insults, his voice barely audible above the din.
- The words seemed to splutter out of her mouth, her emotions choking her up.
- The old man spluttered and coughed, trying to clear his throat.
- The flame in the candle spluttered and flickered, casting eerie shadows around the room.
- The car spluttered and died, leaving the passengers stranded on the side of the road.
- The crowd watched in horror as the dying man spluttered and gasped for breath.
- The rain spluttered and pattered against the window panes, creating a soothing rhythm.
- The volcano spluttered and spewed ash into the air, darkening the sky and threatening to engulf the nearby village.
FAQs About the word spluttering
to speak hastily and confusedly, a confused noise (as of hasty speaking), to speak or say in haste or confusion, to utter hastily or confusedly, to make a noise
drawling, speaking, discussing, uttering, shouting, breathing, purring, whispering, spouting, chirping
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The engine spluttered and coughed, threatening to stall.
The baby spluttered and gagged as she tried to eat her pureed carrots.
The angry man spluttered out a torrent of insults, his voice barely audible above the din.
The words seemed to splutter out of her mouth, her emotions choking her up.
