1. the action or sound of making soft explosive noises

1. making a series of soft explosive sounds
Usage: present participle of sputter
2. speaking in a confused or angry way with short bursts of words
Usage: present participle of sputter
3. functioning irregularly or failing intermittently
Usage: present participle of sputter

Examples

• The candle was sputtering as the wax melted unevenly.
• He was sputtering with rage after hearing the news.
• The old car engine was sputtering on the highway.
• She could hear the sputtering of bacon in the pan.
• The politician was sputtering excuses during the interview.
• The campfire was sputtering in the light rain.
• The sputtering of the radio made it hard to hear the broadcast.