Definition
Definition of spluttered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
appearanceRare covered with small drops or spotsRare
- The spluttered paint on the wall looked artistic.
- The spluttered ink on the paper created a unique pattern.
- Her dress was spluttered with mud after the rain.
Origin of spluttered
English, splutter (sputter)
View all translations of spluttered
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- French:éclaboussé, ...
- German:bespritzt, ...
- Italian:schizzato, ...
- Spanish:manchado, ...
- Portuguese:borrifado, ...
- Chinese:溅满的, ...
- Japanese:斑点のある, ...
- Arabic:مُنَثَّر, ...
- Hebrew:מְנֻקָּד, ...
- Russian:забрызганный, ...
- Ukrainian:забризканий, ...
- Hindi:छींटे वाला, ...
Definition of splutter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
speechintr. Rare speak hurriedly and unclearly due to emotionintr. Rare
- He spluttered an apology after the argument.
2.
choking soundintr. Rare make a series of short explosive spitting or choking soundsintr. Rare
- He began to splutter helplessly as he laughed..
3.
emissiontr./intr. Rare UK emit something forcefully in small dropstr./intr. Rare UK
- The engine spluttered oil onto the ground.
Noun
1.
soundsRare forceful choking or spitting soundRare
- The engine gave a loud splutter before stopping.
2.
speechRare chaotic and forceful speaking or verbal exchangeRare
- His speech was a splutter of angry words.
Expressions with splutter
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make choking sounds while coughing
He began to cough and splutter after inhaling the smoke.
Origin of splutter
English, blend of splatter (splash) + sputter (spit)
Examples of splutter in a sentence
The actor spluttered through his lines nervously. The engine started to splutter before it finally died. She could only splutter in response to the shocking news. The kettle began to splutter steam unexpectedly. He spluttered water while trying to speak. A splutter from the exhaust startled the pedestrians.
The sudden splutter interrupted the quiet of the night. There was a splutter of protests from the audience. Her response was a splutter of disbelief and anger.
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- French:balbutier, bruit d'étouffement, ...
- German:stammeln, Prusten, ...
- Italian:balbettare, sputacchio, ...
- Spanish:balbucear, chasquido, ...
- Portuguese:balbuciar, ruído, ...
- Chinese:结结巴巴地说, 噗噗声, ...
- Japanese:しどろもどろに話す, プスプス音, ...
- Arabic:تَمْتَمَ بِانْفِعَال, صَوْتُ اخْتِناقٍ, ...
- Hebrew:לְגַמְגֵּם, פִּצּוּץ, ...
- Russian:бормотать, хрип, ...
- Ukrainian:пробурмотіти, хрип, ...
- Hindi:हड़बड़ाना, छींटाकशी, ...
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