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SPUTTERED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sputtered.

Sputtered - as a noun

The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

Example: "He heard a spatter of gunfire"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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An utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splutter

Sputtered - as a verb

Make an explosive sound

Example: "Sputtering engines"

Cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

Example: "The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"

Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splutter

Spit up in an explosive manner

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spit outsplutter

Example Sentences

"He sputtered incoherently as he tried to explain himself."
"The old car sputtered and coughed before finally starting up."
"She sputtered with rage when she realized she had been lied to."
"The faulty pipe sputtered and leaked water all over the floor."
"He sputtered out a few words before his voice gave out completely."
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Word Game Points

Is SPUTTERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sputtered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPUTTERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SPUTTERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sputtered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPUTTERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SPUTTERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sputtered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPUTTERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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