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Definition sputter in British English

sputter verb

verb
/ˈspʌtə(r)/
1

to speak or say something in a confused way, often while taking short quick breaths, for example because you are shocked or angry

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3

if an activity sputters, it continues with difficulty and seems likely to stop

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Definition sputter in British English