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sputter

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/ˈspʌtər/ · sput-ter

to make a series of explosive, spitting noises.

Meanings

verbinformal

to make a series of explosive, spitting noises.

ایک سلسلے کے دھماکوں جیسی آوازیں پیدا کرنا۔

چڑچڑانا

chirchirana

Synonyms

splutterspitfizzleدھڑکنچڑچڑاہٹتڑپنا

Antonyms

calmquietstillخاموشسکونچپ

Common Collocations

  • sputter with anger
  • sputter in the engine
  • sputter out

Example Sentences

The candle began to sputter as the wax melted.

مثل کہ موم کی پگھلنے پر موم بتی چڑچڑانا شروع ہوگئی۔

Masal ke mom ki pighalne par mom bati chirchirana shuru hogayi.

He began to sputter when he tried to explain the situation.

جب اس نے صورتحال بیان کرنے کی کوشش کی تو وہ چڑچڑانے لگا۔

Jab us ne soorat-e-haal bayan karne ki koshish ki to woh chirchirane laga.

The machine sputtered before finally shutting down.

مشین آخرکار بند ہونے سے پہلے چڑچڑائی۔

Machine aakhirkar band hone se pehle chirchirayi.

Easily Confused With

sputum:Sputum refers to material coughed up from the lungs, while sputter refers to a sound or action.

Word Family

sputtering
verbچڑچڑانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a candle sputtering as it burns, making little bursts of sound.

A candle with a flickering flame that makes small popping noises.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "sputteren" — to spout or send forth in a spurt or sputter

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Middle English, maintaining a consistent meaning related to emitting sounds or fluids in bursts.