Definition of Sputter

to spit or speak in an explosive manner

Examples of Sputter in a sentence

When oil started to sputter from the car, I knew I wasn’t going home anytime soon.  🔊

The prisoners often sputter hateful words to the guards.  🔊

During the reaction, the unstable mixture will sputter against the glass enclosure.  🔊

Jill screamed when the grease in the pan started to sputter over her hand.  🔊

As the fire began to sputter, it sent hot ash all over the carpet.  🔊

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