splutter
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈsplʌtər/
:
salpicadura
- "A splutter of static was all that followed that pronouncement, as Moira lost control of the circuit briefly.
Examples
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The log splutters and explodes, sending up a huge shower of sparks that climb and sparkle in the darkness... until they merge with the stars.
Fiction book (2000) -
The coffee maker overboils with a splutter, and she pulls back as scalding liquid sprays across the counter.
Fiction book (1990) -
He accidentally swallows a gulletful of seawater, chokes, splutters, and recovers himself.
Fiction book (1990) -
The old engine made a series of loud splutters before finally shutting off.
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As the car climbed the hill, there was a splutter from the exhaust, signaling a problem.
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The faulty flashlight produced only a splutter of light before it went dark.
Synonyms
7
6.2
Something that is not working well makes short, sharp popping sounds
2
5.1
A sudden sharp sound made when liquid hits a surface
1
5.3
A series of short explosive sounds from an engine or fire
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6.2
A sudden wet sound when liquid hits a hot pan or window
A quick burst of short, sharp sounds
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Splutter is a sound word that copies a short 'spitting' or 'popping' noise, much like spit or sputter. So we use splutter for engines, rain, or anything that makes a series of short, explosive sounds.