spluttering
adjectiveUK /ˈsplʌtərɪŋ/
US /ˈsplʌtərɪŋ/
Making short, messy sounds while spitting out little bits of something.
The old car went spluttering down the road.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Speaking in a confused, halting way with short bursts of sound.
He was spluttering with anger as he tried to explain.
3. A spitting or sputtering sound made by something burning or boiling.
The spluttering of the bacon filled the kitchen.
4. Making a series of small explosive noises, like a failing engine.
The spluttering engine finally gave out.