ALL meanings of sputtering
sput·ter·ing
S s - verb with object sputtering to eject (saliva, food, etc.) in small particles explosively and involuntarily, as in excitement. 1
- verb with object sputtering to utter explosively and incoherently. 1
- noun sputtering the act or sound of sputtering. 1
- noun sputtering explosive, incoherent utterance. 1
- noun sputtering matter ejected in sputtering. 1
- verb without object sputtering to make explosive popping or sizzling sounds. 1
- verb without object sputtering to emit particles, sparks, etc., forcibly or explosively, especially accompanied by sputtering sounds. 1
- verb without object sputtering to eject particles of saliva, food, etc., from the mouth in a light spray, as when speaking angrily or excitedly. 1
- verb without object sputtering to utter or spit out words or sounds explosively or incoherently, as when angry or flustered. 1
- verb with object sputtering to emit (anything) forcibly and in small particles, as if by spitting: The fire sputtered cinders. 1