stammer
verb (used without object)
to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or with spasmodic repetitions of syllables or sounds.
is stammering
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present progressiveof stammer (3rd person singular).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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The fortysomething with two kids and an ex-wife is stammering over his bowl of ice cream.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2012
These "30 Rock" actors and others are also exceptionally good ad libbers, a useful skill to have when a scene goes south and everyone around you is stammering and bumping into furniture.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2010
That is to say, he that here, in an infantile way, is stammering with his poor, unskilled lips the name 'Abba!
From Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John by Alexander Maclaren
A poor excuse, as Aaron feels even while he is stammering it out.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Alexander Maclaren
Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor.
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by John Charles Ryle
