Splutter

Origin

From a variant of sputter

Full definition of splutter

Verb

1. to spray droplets while speaking
2. to speak hurriedly and confusedly
3. to perform to a substandard level
• 2011, January 5, Mark Ashenden , Wolverhampton 1 - 0 Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Bolton and Manchester United come next for Wolves in the Premier League but McCarthy's men will fear no one after beating Chelsea for the first time in 18 years, while Ancelotti has much to ponder as his players continue to splutter.