# splutter

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsplʌtə/

## Definitions
1. A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
2. A forceful choking or spitting sound.
3. A noisy commotion.
4. A disagreement or dispute.
5. Chaotic and forceful speaking, verbal exchange, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.

## Etymology
The noun is imitative. The verb is derived from the noun.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/splutter