sputter

sputter
sputter [sput′ər]
vi.
[Du sputteren, freq. < MDu spotten, to spit: for base see SPEW]
1. to spit out drops of saliva, bits of food, etc. in an explosive manner, as when talking excitedly; splutter
2. to speak hastily in a confused, explosive manner
3. to make sharp, sizzling or spitting sounds, as burning wood, frying fat, etc.
vt.
1. to spit or throw out (bits or drops) in an explosive manner
2. to utter by sputtering
n.
1. the act or noise of sputtering
2. matter thrown out in sputtering
3. hasty, confused, explosive utterance

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