First Known Use: before 12th century
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stammer
verb stam·mer \ˈsta-mər\
: to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.
stam·meredstam·mer·ing \ˈsta-mə-riŋ, ˈstam-riŋ\
Full Definition of STAMMER
intransitive verb
: to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking
transitive verb
: to utter with involuntary stops or repetitions
— stammer noun
— stam·mer·er \-mər-ər\ noun
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Origin of STAMMER
Middle English stameren, from Old English stamerian; akin to Old High German stamalōn to stammer, Old Norse stemma to hinder, damn up — more at stem
STAMMERING Defined for Kids
1stammer
verb stam·mer \ˈsta-mər\
stam·meredstam·mer·ing
Definition of STAMMER for Kids
: to speak with involuntary stops and much repeating
2stammer
noun
Definition of STAMMER for Kids
: an act or instance of speaking with involuntary stops and much repeating
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