{i} rapid and unclear speech; noise; act of speaking in a rapid and unclear manner; spitting, spattering; splattering noise
If something splutters, it makes a series of short, sharp sounds. Suddenly the engine coughed, spluttered and died
If someone splutters, they make short sounds and have difficulty speaking clearly, for example because they are embarrassed or angry. `But it cannot be,' he spluttered Molly leapt to her feet, spluttering and howling with rage