splutter

IPA: spɫˈʌtɝ

(countable) A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
(countable) A forceful choking or spitting sound.
(figuratively)
(countable) A noisy commotion.
(countable) A disagreement or dispute.
(uncountable) Chaotic and forceful speaking, verbal exchange, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.

(transitive)
To forcefully emit (something), especially in small drops or particles; to sputter.
To soil or sprinkle (someone or something) with a substance, often a liquid; to bespatter, to spatter.
(figuratively)
To direct angry words, criticism, insults, etc., at (someone or something).
Sometimes followed by out: to speak (words) hurriedly, and confusedly or unclearly.
(intransitive)
Of a thing: to forcefully emit something, especially in small drops or particles.
To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while eating or speaking.
Of a substance: to be emitted forcefully in small drops or particles.
To make a sound or sounds of something forcefully emitting a substance in small drops or particles.
Followed by out: to go out (as a flame) or stop functioning (as an engine or machine) with a spluttering action or sound (senses 2.1 or 2.3).
To speak hurriedly, and confusedly or unclearly.
To perform in an inconsistent manner to a substandard level.

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