sputter (Meaning)

Wordnet

sputter (n)

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

Wordnet

sputter (v)

make an explosive sound

cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

spit up in an explosive manner

sputter Sentence Examples

  1. The engine sputtered and died, leaving us stranded on the side of the road.
  2. The old car sputtered and coughed, struggling to maintain its speed.
  3. The flames sputtered and flickered, casting a dim light on the dark room.
  4. The speaker's microphone sputtered and crackled, making it difficult to understand his words.
  5. The angry crowd sputtered incoherently, their voices a jumble of rage and frustration.
  6. The dying man's breath sputtered and grew shallower, his life slowly fading away.
  7. The broken sprinkler sputtered water into the air, creating a colorful display.
  8. The engine sputtered and stalled, threatening to leave us stranded in the wilderness.
  9. The television sputtered and buzzed, its image distorted and unclear.
  10. The dying embers of the campfire sputtered and glowed, providing a comforting warmth on the cold night.

FAQs About the word sputter

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively, an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage), make an explosive sound, cause to underg

drool, mumble, shout, babble, gibber, screech, mutter, rattle, shriek, prattle

articulate, pronounce, pronounce, articulate, enunciate,enunciate,

The engine sputtered and died, leaving us stranded on the side of the road.

The old car sputtered and coughed, struggling to maintain its speed.

The flames sputtered and flickered, casting a dim light on the dark room.

The speaker's microphone sputtered and crackled, making it difficult to understand his words.