1. a dull, abrupt sound, as of something breaking or stopping suddenly
Usage: informal; chiefly British

1. to make a dull, abrupt sound; to break down or stop working suddenly
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• The old engine made a phut and then died completely.
• The car phuts along the road with difficulty.
• His plans went phut when the funding fell through.
• We heard a phut as the tire blew out.
• The machine phuts to a halt every few minutes.
• The light bulb phuts and went dark.