SPUTTER


Meaning of SPUTTER in English

n. Function: verb

1 to utter (words or ejaculations) hastily, explosively, and sometimes indistinctly FF1C; pompously sputtering his objections FF1E;

Synonyms: rip (out), spit, splutter

Related Words: ejaculate, eject, throw (out); gibber, jabber; bluster, heckle, hector, rage, rant, rave, storm

2 to make a series of sudden short crackling or popping sounds FF1C; bacon sputtering in the pan FF1E;

Synonyms: spatter, spit, splutter

Related Words: crackle, pop; hiss

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.