splutter
verb (used without object)
to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently, as when confused, excited, or embarrassed.
have spluttered
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present perfectof splutter.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But while Arsenal have spluttered with two wins from their last seven league games, City are heating up at just the right time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
While Celtic have spluttered, Rangers have motored since Philippe Clement took charge.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2023
Their dander will be further up than England, who have spluttered both in defeat and victory vs Scotland and Italy respectively.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 26, 2022
The pair are the principal sources of pace and width in this team but they have been stifled at times in recent weeks and, as a consequence, Tottenham have spluttered.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 15, 2016
In his loyalty for M. Paul this tough old veteran would have allowed himself to be cut into small pieces, but he would have spluttered and grumbled throughout the operation.
From Through the Wall by Cleveland Moffett
