1. to speak rapidly and unclearly, especially when angry or excited
2. to make spitting sounds while speaking
3. to make irregular popping or crackling sounds

1. the act or sound of spluttering

Examples

• He began to splutter angrily when accused of cheating.
• The old man spluttered his words through his false teeth.
• She could only splutter in response to the surprising news.
• The candle flame spluttered in the wind.
• The engine spluttered and died.
• His splutter of indignation was heard across the room.
• The bacon spluttered in the hot pan.