splutter.
A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
Meaning & usage
A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
a splutter of water from a pipe
A forceful choking or spitting sound.
A noisy commotion.
A disagreement or dispute.
Chaotic and forceful speaking, verbal exchange, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.
a splutter of rage from the old man
Where this word comes from
The noun is imitative. The verb is derived from the noun.
To forcefully emit (something), especially in small drops or particles; to sputter.
To soil or sprinkle (someone or something) with a substance, often a liquid; to bespatter, to spatter.
To direct angry words, criticism, insults, etc., at (someone or something).
Sometimes followed by out: to speak (words) hurriedly, and confusedly or unclearly.
Of a thing: to forcefully emit something, especially in small drops or particles.
Of a thing: to forcefully emit something, especially in small drops or particles. To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while eating or speaking.
Of a substance: to be emitted forcefully in small drops or particles.
To make a sound or sounds of something forcefully emitting a substance in small drops or particles.
Followed by out: to go out (as a flame) or stop functioning (as an engine or machine) with a spluttering action or sound (senses 2.1 or 2.3).
To speak hurriedly, and confusedly or unclearly.
To perform in an inconsistent manner to a substandard level.
Where this word comes from
The noun is imitative. The verb is derived from the noun.
A minced oath expressing anger or wonder, usually attributed to Welsh people: 'sblood.
Where this word comes from
A modification of God’s blood.
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