— splutterer , n.
/splut"euhr/ , v.i.
1. to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently, as when confused, excited, or embarrassed: When pushed for an explanation, he always spluttered.
2. to make a sputtering sound, or emit particles of something explosively, as water dropped onto a hot griddle.
3. to fly or fall in particles or drops; spatter, as a liquid.
v.t.
4. to utter hastily and confusedly or incoherently; sputter: Out of breath, she spluttered a poor excuse for her lateness.
5. to spatter (a liquid, small particles, etc.).
6. to bespatter (someone or something).
n.
7. spluttering utterance or talk; noise or fuss.
8. a sputtering or spattering, as of liquid.
[ 1670-80; b. SPLASH and SPUTTER ]