sputter
sput-ter
verb
To make a series of soft, explosive sounds, often as an engine or flame struggles.
"The old engine began to sputter and die."
verb
To speak quickly and incoherently, often due to anger or surprise.
"He began to sputter with rage."
noun
A series of soft, explosive sounds, typically from a struggling engine or flame.
"We heard a sputter from the car."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: splutter, spit out, struggle, skin, scramble, clamber, shinny, shin, spatter, splatter, sputtering, splattering