English · Phrasal verb Candidate

sputter out

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phát ra loạt tiếng nổ hoặc tiếng bắn không đều trước khi tắt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To die.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “sputter out” mean?

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

Is “sputter out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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