Definitions

1. verb

to make a loud, sudden, explosive sound, especially when something is being choked or obstructed

“The car spluttered as it started up after sitting for months.”

2. verb

to make a faint, irregular sound, as when something is partly choked or obstructed

“The engine spluttered and died, and I had to restart it.”

3. noun

a faint, irregular sound, as when something is partly choked or obstructed

“The splutter of the engine was loud enough to wake up the whole neighborhood.”

4. noun

a sudden, explosive outburst of a liquid, especially when it is being choked or obstructed

“The splutter of water from the faucet was hard to clean up.”