ˈsplʌtə v. & n. --v. 1 intr. a
speak in a hurried,
vehement, or choking
manner. b
emit particles
from the mouth, sparks,
hot oil,
etc.,
with spitting sounds. 2 tr. a speak or utter (words, threats, a
language, etc.) rapidly or incoherently. b emit (food, sparks, hot oil, etc.) with a spitting
sound. --n. spluttering
speech. øøsplutterer n. splutteringly adv. [SPUTTER by assoc. with splash]