splutter

splut·ter

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spluht-er]
- /ˈsplʌt ər/
- /ˈsplʌt.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spluht-er]
- /ˈsplʌt ər/

Definitions of splutter word

verb without object splutter to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently, as when confused, excited, or embarrassed: When pushed for an explanation, he always spluttered. 1
verb without object splutter to make a sputtering sound, or emit particles of something explosively, as water dropped onto a hot griddle. 1
verb without object splutter to fly or fall in particles or drops; spatter, as a liquid. 1
verb with object splutter to utter hastily and confusedly or incoherently; sputter: Out of breath, she spluttered a poor excuse for her lateness. 1
verb with object splutter to spatter (a liquid, small particles, etc.). 1
verb with object splutter to bespatter (someone or something). 1

See all 27 definitions of splutter

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Origin of splutter

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

1670-80; blend of splash and sputter

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Splutter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Splutter

splutter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

splutter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for splutter

verb splutter

bespatter — to splash all over, as with dirty water
bestrew — to scatter or lie scattered over (a surface)
bloviate — to talk at length, esp in an insubstantial but inflated manner
blow a fuse — If you blow a fuse, you suddenly become very angry and are unable to stay calm.
blow one's top — to lose one's temper

All 23 Synonyms of splutter