v. splut·tered, splut·ter·ing, splut·ters v.intr. 1. To make repeated or sporadic spitting sounds. 2. To speak hastily and incoherently, as when confused or angry. v.tr. To utter or express hastily and incoherently. n. A spluttering noise. [Perhaps alteration of SPUTTER.] splutter·er n. splutter·y adj. |
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