splutter
verb (used without object)
to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently, as when confused, excited, or embarrassed.
are spluttering
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present progressiveof splutter.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Governments talk about spending more on defence, while most European economies are spluttering.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2025
Now the engines are spluttering, and rather than establishing his new leadership Mr Yousaf faces questions about how he will turn things around.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2023
Billions are suffering, thousands are dying, economies are spluttering.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
"Take care!" exclaimed the Schnorrer anxiously, "you are spluttering sauce all over that waistcoat, without any consideration for me."
From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Israel Zangwill
