Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-putting
verb
/ˈpʌt ˌpʌt ɪŋ/
Definition
The action of making a soft, muffled sound, especially when describing a vehicle like a small engine or a boat moving slowly.
Examples
- The little boat was put-putting along the river.
- He loves put-putting with his toy car in the driveway.
- As the motorbike ran out of fuel, it began put-putting down the street.
Meaning
Put-putting typically refers to the gentle, rhythmic sound produced by a small motor, such as that of a toy car or a personal watercraft as it operates. It can also describe a casual or leisurely pace in movement or activity.
Synonyms
- chugging
- puttering
- murmuring
- bumping
