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English noun: splutter

1. splutter (event) the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively


SamplesHe heard a spatter of gunfire.


Synonymsspatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, sputtering


Broader (hypernym)noise

2. splutter (communication) an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)


Synonymssputter


Broader (hypernym)utterance, vocalization


English verb: splutter

1. splutter (communication) utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage


ExamplesCars splutter in the streets , The streets splutter with cars


Synonymssputter


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)emit, let loose, let out, utter

2. splutter (body) spit up in an explosive manner


Synonymsspit out, sputter


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)cough out, cough up, expectorate, spit out, spit up









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