Definitions

1. noun

a speech defect in which the flow of speech is interrupted by abnormal sounds, such as ‘st’ or ‘t’, or by prolongation of sounds.

“She has been trying to overcome her stutter since childhood.”

2. verb

to speak with a stutter, or to speak in a hesitant or stumbling way.

“He stuttered over his words as he tried to apologize.”

3. verb

to make a noise or sound like a stutter, often in imitation of someone who stutters.

“The comedian stuttered his way through the sketch, exaggerating the speech impediment for comedic effect.”