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Vocabulary Entry
sputtering
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To make a series of soft explosive or popping sounds, often related to speaking or emitting air or liquid.
Example Sentences
"He started sputtering when he was surprised by the unexpected question."
"The engine was sputtering as it struggled to start."
"She was sputtering with laughter after hearing the funny joke."
N
noun
The act of sputtering or a sound production resembling it, often characterized by bursts or interruptions.
Example Sentences
"The sputtering of the campfire created a cozy atmosphere."
"He made a sputtering noise as he tried to catch his breath."
"The pilot reported a sputtering sound from the engine to the control tower."
A
adjective
Characterized by or resembling sputtering; making intermittent or broken sounds or movements.
Example Sentences
"The sputtering flames finally settled into a steady fire."
"The sputtering performance of the engine indicated it needed maintenance."
"His sputtering speech revealed his nervousness during the presentation."