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Meaning of sputter out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

See also

sputtered sputtered out sputtering sputtering out sputters sputters out