splutter[verb]Synonyms: sputter, spatter, spit, rip (out)
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
splut‧ter /ˈsplʌtə $ -ər/
verb[
Date: 1600-1700;
Origin: Probably from sputter]
1. [intransitive and transitive] to talk quickly in short confused phrases, especially because you are angry or surprised:
‘But ... but ... I can’t believe ... how could you?’ she spluttered.splutter with Katie was spluttering with rage.2. [intransitive] to make a series of short sharp noises:
Bill started coughing and spluttering. The engine spluttered into life.—splutter noun [countable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲