Splutter: meaning, definitions and examples

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splutter

[ ˈsplʌtə ]

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incoherent speech

To make a series of short, unclear sounds while speaking or being unable to pronounce words clearly.

Synonyms

mumble, mutter, sputter, stammer

Examples of usage

He was so angry that he could only splutter in response.
She spluttered with rage and frustration.

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spit out liquid

To spit out liquid from the mouth in a noisy or messy way.

Synonyms

spew, spit, spray, sputter

Examples of usage

He spluttered his coffee all over the table.
She spluttered in surprise when she heard the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "splutter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gaguejar

🇮🇳 हकलाना

🇩🇪 stottern

🇮🇩 gagap

🇺🇦 заїкатися

🇵🇱 jąkać się

🇯🇵 どもる

🇫🇷 bégayer

🇪🇸 tartamudear

🇹🇷 kekelemek

🇰🇷 말을 더듬다

🇸🇦 تلعثم

🇨🇿 koktat

🇸🇰 koktať

🇨🇳 结巴

🇸🇮 jecljati

🇮🇸 stama

🇰🇿 кекештену

🇬🇪 ბორძიკობა

🇦🇿 kəkələmək

🇲🇽 tartamudear

Word origin

The word 'splutter' originated from the Middle English word 'spluteren', which meant to make a noise as if spitting. Over time, the meaning evolved to include incoherent speech or speaking in a noisy or messy way. The word has been used in English language for centuries to describe the act of speaking unclearly or spitting out liquid forcefully.