[sput.ter] vb [akin to D sputteren to sputter] vt (1598) 1: to spit or squirt from the mouth with explosive sounds
2: to utter hastily or explosively in confusion or excitement
3: to dislodge (atoms) from the surface of a material by collision with high energy particles; also: to deposit (a metallic film) by such a process ~ vi 1: to spit or squirt particles of food or saliva noisily from the mouth
2: to speak explosively or confusedly in anger or excitement
3: to make explosive popping sounds -- sput.ter.er n
[2]sputter n (1673) 1: confused and excited speech or discussion
2: the act or sound of sputtering