sputters

[US]/ˈspʌtə(r)z/
[UK]/ˈspʌtərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the sound of sputtering; a series of explosive sounds
v.to make a series of explosive sounds; to spit or spray

Phrases & Collocations

sputters out

sputters along

sputters back

sputters away

sputters loudly

sputters briefly

sputters intermittently

sputters to life

sputters with rage

sputters and stops

Example Sentences

the engine sputters before it finally starts.

he sputters out a few words of apology.

the old car sputters and then dies.

she sputters in disbelief at the news.

the candle sputters as the wind blows.

he sputters out his thoughts in a hurry.

the bike sputters when it hits a bump.

the fireworks sputters before bursting into colors.

she sputters with excitement during the announcement.

the printer sputters before printing the document.

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