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Spluttering: meaning, definitions and examples

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spluttering

 

[ หˆsplสŒtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speech errors

To splutter means to speak in a rapid, confused, or sputtering manner, often due to excitement or agitation. It can also refer to the act of making a series of explosive sounds while emitting gases or liquids.

Synonyms

babble, falter, spew, spout, stutter

Examples of usage

  • She started spluttering her excuses when caught off guard.
  • The engine was spluttering before it finally stopped.
  • In his excitement, he began spluttering incoherent words.
  • The politician was spluttering when questioned about the scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "spluttering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคฌเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stottern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berceracau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ะผะพั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beล‚kotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใถใ‚„ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉgaiement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balbuceo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevelemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋“ฌ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ุนุซู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koktรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadrhรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zabiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hikka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚ั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodaqlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balbuceo

Etymology

The term 'splutter' originated from a blend of the word 'splutter', which has roots in the mid-17th century, and may be associated with the older word 'sputter,' which describes the act of spitting or producing small bursts of liquid, often related to bubbling or hissing. The word 'sputter' derived from the Middle English 'sputteren,' showing how the action of producing such sounds is akin to the uncoordinated nature of its meaning. Spluttering in speech conveys a level of intensity, excitement, or confusion, highlighting the chaotic nature of the verbal output. Over time, the use of 'spluttering' expanded into everyday language, where it hints at emotional states or moments of turmoil during communication.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,200 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.