Splutter (verb)

Make a series of explosive spitting or choking sounds, as when one starts to speak with a throat obstruction or when a liquid is boiling and spitting.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, first recorded in the 17th century.

Examples:

1. He spluttered and coughed, trying to clear his throat.
2. The frying pan was spluttering and spitting as the bacon cooked.
3. She spluttered in surprise when she heard the news.
4. He spluttered out an apology, barely coherent.
5. The old engine spluttered to a stop.