1. characterized by making irregular spitting or sputtering sounds
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old car engine made spluttery noises before finally starting.
• His spluttery cough kept everyone awake at night.
• The candle flame became spluttery in the wind.
• She gave a spluttery laugh when she heard the joke.
• The faucet produced a spluttery stream of water.
• The motorcycle had a spluttery exhaust that needed repair.