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sputter
This word evokes a sense of instability and fragmentation, whether auditory, mechanical, or emotional. When describing sounds or engines, it suggests a failure of smooth flow, creating a rhythmic but erratic popping effect. It is often used to signal the imminent failure of a machine or the dying embers of a fire.
In a social context, the word describes a specific type of speech failure. It differs from stuttering, which is typically a speech impediment; sputtering is a reaction to intense emotion, such as shock or fury, where the speaker is so overwhelmed that their words come out in short, explosive bursts.
Meanings
To make a series of soft explosive popping or spitting sounds, typically caused by air or liquid being forced through a small opening.
To speak in a confused or explosive way, often due to anger, surprise, or shock, resulting in fragmented speech.
To operate unevenly or intermittently before stopping completely, especially of an engine or a flame.
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