sputtering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of spitting out liquid or other matter forcefully and in a series of bursts, often due to engine trouble.

  - "The engine was sputtering, causing the driver to pull over."
  - "The old car sputtered and coughed before finally coming to a stop."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sputtering
uttering , muttering , shuttering

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Variants

List of all variants of sputtering that leads to same result
sputter , sputtered , sputterer , sputterers , sputtering , sputters

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hiss' or 'to spit' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. Sputtering is a common problem in older cars, but modern engines are designed to minimize it.

2. The sound of sputtering can be quite distinctive and is often used in movies and TV shows to indicate engine trouble.

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Related Concepts

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1. Backfiring: A type of engine malfunction that causes a sudden burst of fuel and air into the exhaust system, resulting in a loud noise and sputtering.

2. Choking: A condition where an engine is unable to get enough air, causing it to sputter and stall.

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Culture

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Sputtering is often associated with engine trouble and can be a sign of a problem that needs to be addressed.

How to Memorize "sputtering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an old car engine sputtering and coughing as you drive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of sputtering with engine trouble.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sputtering Sounds Trouble Under The Hood' to remember the meaning of the word.

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