sputter

Meanings

• Verb

  To emit or cause to emit small drops or particles of a liquid or gas, typically in a series of bursts.

  - "The engine sputtered to a halt."
  - "The old car sputtered and coughed back to life."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sputter
putter , utter

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Variants

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sputter , sputtered , sputterer , sputterers , sputtering , sputters , roar to life , sputter to life , sputter/roar to life

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old English word 'spottan' which means 'to spit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sputter' is also used in the field of particle physics to describe the emission of subatomic particles from the surface of a material.

2. In the medical field, 'sputum' refers to the mucus and saliva that is coughed up from the lungs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Choke: Sputtering can be caused by a vehicle's choke being engaged, which restricts the flow of air to the engine and causes it to run rich.

2. Carburetor: Sputtering can also be caused by issues with a vehicle's carburetor, which can lead to uneven fuel delivery and poor engine performance.

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Culture

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Sputter is often used to describe the sound and action of an engine or machine that is having difficulty running. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is speaking in a disjointed or unclear manner.

How to Memorize "sputter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound and motion of an engine sputtering. Imagine the small bursts of fuel or exhaust being emitted from the engine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sputter' with the sound of a struggling engine or machine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sputtering Sounds Like Spitting' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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