splutter

• Nom désignant un bruit d'éclaboussure ou de crépitement explosif, ou la production de paroles accompagnées de sons de crachotement, souvent sous l'effet de la colère ou de l'excitation.

A noun referring to a spattering or sputtering explosive noise, or an utterance of words accompanied by spitting sounds, often due to rage or excitement.

1. Spattering or sputtering noiseB2informal

   A short, explosive sound like something spattering or sputtering.

   Crépitement

   • The engine gave a loud splutter before dying.
   • The bacon made a splutter in the hot pan.
   • There was a sudden splutter from the old radio.

   Synonymesspatteringsputtersputtering

2. Utterance with spitting soundsB2informal

   A confused or angry utterance, often accompanied by spitting or choking sounds.

   parole entrecoupée de crachats

   • He let out a splutter of rage when he heard the news.
   • Her reply was a splutter of indignation.
   • The politician's splutter was barely understandable.

   Synonymessputter

• Verbe décrivant une parole confuse, inarticulée ou explosive, souvent due à la colère ou à la gêne, ou un bruit de crachotement ou d'étouffement.

A verb used to describe speaking in a confused, indistinct, or explosive manner, often due to anger or embarrassment, or to describe a sputtering or choking sound.

1. Speak in a confused or angry wayB2informal

   To speak quickly and with difficulty, often making spitting sounds, because you are angry, excited, or confused.

   bredouiller

   • He spluttered an apology after being caught in the lie.
   • She was so angry that she could only splutter a few words.
   • The old man spluttered with rage at the news.

   Synonymesblustersputterstammerstutter

2. Make a series of short explosive soundsB2informal

   To make a series of short, explosive, spitting sounds, like a liquid or engine malfunctioning.

   faire des bruits secs et saccadés

   • The car engine spluttered and then died.
   • The water in the pan spluttered as it hit the hot oil.
   • The candle spluttered and went out.

   Synonymescracklefizzlepopsizzlesputter