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Definition stammer in British English

stammer verb

[intransitive/transitive]verb
/ˈstæmə(r)/
1

to keep repeating a sound and have difficulty in saying certain words because of a speech problem, nervousness, excitement etc

Example

Nina, blushing with embarrassment, began to stammer.

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Definition stammer in British English