sputtered; sputtering; sputters
Definition of sputter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to spit or squirt from the mouth with explosive sounds
2
: to utter hastily or explosively in confusion or excitement
"that's ridiculous!" she sputtered
3
: to dislodge (atoms) from the surface of a material by collision with high energy particles
also
: to deposit (a metallic film) by such a process
1
: to spit or squirt particles of food or saliva noisily from the mouth
2
: to speak explosively or confusedly in anger or excitement
3
: to make explosive popping sounds
sputter
nounDefinition of sputter (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: confused and excited speech or discussion
2
: the act or sound of sputtering
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The first known use of sputter was in 1598
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