sputtered

[ˈspʌtəd]

sputtered Definition

• 1. to make a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds
• 2. to speak in a halting manner, as if confused or unsure

Using sputtered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sputtered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The engine sputtered and died.

• Example

  He sputtered with rage and disbelief.

• Example

  She sputtered out an apology.

• Example

  The candle sputtered and went out.

sputtered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sputtered

• spluttered
• spat
• popped
• crackled

Phrases with sputtered

• sputter out

  to gradually lose power or come to an end

  Example

  The fire sputtered out after a few hours.

• sputter to a stop

  to stop running or functioning suddenly and completely

  Example

  The car sputtered to a stop on the side of the road.

• sputter with laughter

  to laugh in a series of short, explosive bursts

  Example

  She sputtered with laughter at his joke.

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Summary: sputtered in Brief

The verb 'sputtered' [ˈspʌtəd] refers to making soft explosive or spitting sounds or speaking in a halting manner. It can be used to describe engines, candles, and people. Examples include 'The engine sputtered and died' and 'He sputtered with rage and disbelief.' Phrases include 'sputter out,' meaning to gradually lose power or come to an end, and 'sputter with laughter,' meaning to laugh in a series of short, explosive bursts.