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sputter[1,verb] sputter[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹sput·ter
Pronunciation: spt-r
Function: verb
1 : to spit or squirt pieces of food or saliva noisily from the mouth
2 : to speak or utter hastily or explosively in confusion or excitement <sputtered out protests>
3 : to make explosive popping sounds <the motor sputtered and died>
- sput·ter·er /-r-r/ noun

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