sputtered

[US]/ˈspʌtə(r)d/
[UK]/ˈspʌtərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the past tense and past participle of sputter; to make a series of soft explosive sounds; to emit or discharge in small particles; to scatter or splash out

Phrases & Collocations

sputtered engine

sputtered words

sputtered out

sputtered fire

sputtered laughter

sputtered speech

sputtered response

sputtered thoughts

sputtered sound

sputtered breath

Example Sentences

the engine sputtered before it finally started.

he sputtered out a few words of apology.

the candle sputtered as the wind blew.

she sputtered in disbelief at the news.

the car sputtered and then stalled.

he sputtered with rage when he heard the insult.

the coffee machine sputtered before brewing.

the actor sputtered his lines during the performance.

as the fireworks exploded, they sputtered in the sky.

the old computer sputtered and froze.

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