First Known Use: 1677
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1splutter
noun splut·ter \ˈsplə-tər\
Definition of SPLUTTER
1
: a confused noise (as of hasty speaking)
2
: a splashing or sputtering sound
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Origin of SPLUTTER
probably alteration of sputter
2splutter
verb
: to make a series of short, loud noises like the noises of someone who is struggling to breathe
: to say (something) in short, confused phrases
Full Definition of SPLUTTER
transitive verb : to utter hastily or confusedly : stammer
intransitive verb
1
: to make a noise as if spitting
2
: to speak hastily and confusedly
— splut·ter·er \ˈsplə-tər-ər\ noun
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First Known Use of SPLUTTER
1693
SPLUTTER Defined for Kids
splutter
verb splut·ter \ˈsplə-tər\
splut·teredsplut·ter·ing
Definition of SPLUTTER for Kids
1
: to make a noise as if spitting <The engine spluttered.>
2
: to speak or say in haste or confusion
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