Spluttering is a verb that describes the act of making a series of explosive, spitting sounds, often accompanied by a burst of air or liquid. This term is commonly associated with engines, liquids, or individuals struggling to articulate words due to excitement, surprise, or agitation. Spluttering conveys a sense of uneven, erratic, and noisy motion or speech.
Sample Sentences:
- The old car engine protested with a loud spluttering sound before finally starting.
- As the chef added the ingredients to the sizzling pan, it resulted in a delightful spluttering of aromatic spices.
- The baby giggled, spluttering happily as it played with the water in the bathtub.
- Startled by the unexpected news, she began spluttering a string of incoherent responses.
- The overheated radiator emitted steam with a rhythmic spluttering as it cooled down.
- Trying to suppress a laugh, he ended up spluttering in amusement during the serious meeting.
- The malfunctioning printer responded with a series of spluttering sounds, producing only distorted printouts.
- The speaker was so nervous that their speech became a spluttering mess, filled with pauses and stammers.
- In the rain, the bonfire began spluttering, struggling to maintain its fiery glow.
- The espresso machine started spluttering, indicating it was time for maintenance.
Synonyms:
- Spitting (Menciprat)
- Coughing (Batuk)
- Sputtering (Berdesis)
- Stammering (Terbata-bata)
- Choking (Tercekik)
- Gurgling (Berderak)
- Babbling (Berbicara tanpa jelas)
- Gulping (Menelan dengan cepat)
- Fluttering (Bergetar)
- Hissing (Mendesis)
Antonyms:
- Smooth (Halus)
- Silent (Diam)
- Steady (Tetap)
- Clear (Jelas)
- Articulate (Jelas dan lugas)
- Calm (Tenang)
- Even (Bahkan)
- Controlled (Terkontrol)
- Regular (Teratur)
- Effortless (Tanpa usaha)
Derived Words:
- Splutter (Berdesis)
- Spluttered (Berdesis)
Related Words:
- Sputter (Berdesis)
- Spit (Meludah)
- Cough (Batuk)
- Stutter (Terbata-bata)
- Choke (Mencekik)
- Gurgle (Berderak)
- Babble (Berkicau)
Phrasal Verbs:
- Splutter out (Mengeluarkan dengan terbata-bata)
- Splutter along (Berjalan dengan terbata-bata)
Common Expressions:
- In a splutter of laughter (Dalam tawa yang terbata-bata)
- Spluttering with indignation (Berdesis dengan kemarahan)
Related Idioms:
- Hit a rough patch (Menghadapi masalah atau kesulitan)
