splutters

/ˈsplʌtərz/

verb

To sputter.

Examples :

"The old car splutters and stalls when it's cold outside. "

verb

To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while speaking.

Examples :

""He got so angry that he splutters when he shouts." "

body physiology communication language sound action

verb

To speak hurriedly and confusedly.

Examples :

"The student spluttered out his answer, unsure of what he was saying. "

communication language action sound human

verb

To perform to a substandard level.

Examples :

""During the presentation, the old projector splutters, making it hard to see the slides clearly." "

achievement action work entertainment

Meanings

Examples :

"The old car splutters and stalls when it's cold outside. "

Examples :

""He got so angry that he splutters when he shouts." "

Examples :

"The student spluttered out his answer, unsure of what he was saying. "

Examples :

""During the presentation, the old projector splutters, making it hard to see the slides clearly." "

Related Words

sputter noun

Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.

spluttered verb

To sputter.

clearly adverb

(manner) In a clear manner.

outside noun

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

droplets noun

A very small drop.

perform verb

To do something; to execute.

projector noun

Someone who devises or suggests a project; a proposer or planner of something.

student noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

hurriedly adverb

In a hurried manner.

speaking adjective

Used in speaking.

substandard adjective

Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

presentation noun

The act of presenting, or something presented