sputtering
Definitions
Making a series of explosive popping or spitting sounds.
Producing something in short, irregular bursts; operating unevenly or with difficulty.
Examples
The old engine was sputtering in the cold.
She gave a sputtering laugh.
Making a series of explosive popping or spitting sounds.
Producing something in short, irregular bursts; operating unevenly or with difficulty.
The old engine was sputtering in the cold.
She gave a sputtering laugh.