Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sputter
verb
/ˈspʌtər/
Definition
To make a series of soft exploding or popping sounds.
Examples
- The car began to sputter before finally coming to a stop.
- His speech would sputter as he struggled to find the right words.
- The campfire sputtered and flickered in the wind.
Meaning
Sputter often refers to the noise made by something that is not operating smoothly, like an engine or a weak flame.
Synonyms
- splutter
- falter
- stutter
- choke
