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Meaning of sputter out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To emit a series of irregular, erratic popping or spitting sounds before shutting off.
    intransitive, usually
  2. To die.
    informal, intransitive

Examples

“You'd better give me something so I don't die / Novocaine for the soul / Before I sputter out.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sputtered sputtered out sputtering sputtering out sputters sputters out

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