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sputter

1. sput.ter \'sp*t-*r\ \-*r-*r\ vb [akin to D sputteren to sputter, OE 
   -spru-tan to sprout] 1: to spit or squirt from the mouth with explosive 
   sounds : SPLUTTER)M 2: to utter hastily or explosively in confusion or 
   excitement  1: to spit or squirt particles of food or saliva noisily from 
   the mouth  2: to speak, reply, or ejaculate explosively or confusedly in 
   anger or exc itement 3a: to make explosive popping sounds  3b: to come to a 
   sputtering stop  - sput.ter.er n
2. sputter n 1: confused and excited speech or discussion  2: the act or 
   sound of sputtering