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splutter

/ˈsplʌtə(r)/verb

उच्चारण स्प्लटर

(गुस्से या घबराहट में) हकलाते हुए बोलना, अटक-अटककर बोलना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I, T] ~ (sth) | + speech

    to speak quickly and with difficulty, making soft spitting sounds, because you are angry, shocked or embarrassed

    (गुस्से या घबराहट में) हकलाते हुए बोलना, अटक-अटककर बोलना

    • 'But that's not fair!' he spluttered.
    • She spluttered an apology and ran out.

    Synonyms stammer stutter sputter

  2. 2

    [I]

    to make a series of short explosive sounds

    फटफट करना, फड़फड़ाना (इंजन, आग)

    • The old scooter engine spluttered and died.
    • The candle spluttered in the wind.

    Synonyms sputter crackle cough

  3. 3

    [I]

    to cough and spit, especially because something has gone into your mouth or throat

    खाँसते-थूकते हुए हाँफना

    • He came up out of the water, coughing and spluttering.
    • She spluttered when the hot tea went down the wrong way.

    Synonyms choke cough gasp

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a short explosive sound

    फटफट की आवाज़

    • The engine started with a splutter.
    • The old scooter gave a splutter and then stopped.

    Synonyms sputter