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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spluttering

/splʌtərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does spluttering mean?

verb

Making a sudden, explosive sound, often with a mixture of gasps and words. To speak or utter in a sudden, explosive manner.

Example

"The child began spluttering out a sentence, 'I... I... wanted... ice cream!'"

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