[ˈsplʌtə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a series of short explosive spitting or choking sounds
(e.g: she coughed and spluttered, tears coursing down her face)


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Origin:
late 17th century: imitative; compare with sputter

[ˈsplʌtə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short explosive spitting or choking noise
(e.g: the engine gave one final splutter and died)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: imitative; compare with sputter