Sputter ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Sputter ( verb )

1. To make a series of small explosive sounds, typically because of an engine malfunction.
2. To speak or react in an uncontrolled and excited way.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "sputeren" which means "to make a spitting sound".

Examples:

1. The car's engine sputtered before dying.
2. He sputtered in anger.
3. She sputtered in disbelief at the news.
4. The old printer sputtered as it printed.
5. The candle sputtered before going out.

(As a noun)

Sputter ( noun )

1. To make a series of small explosive sounds, typically because of an engine malfunction.
2. To speak or react in an uncontrolled and excited way.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "sputeren" which means "to make a spitting sound".

Examples:

1. The car's engine sputtered before dying.
2. He sputtered in anger.
3. She sputtered in disbelief at the news.
4. The old printer sputtered as it printed.
5. The candle sputtered before going out.