n.
1.the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
2.an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) sputter v.
1.make an explosive sound
2.cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed
3.climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
4.utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
5.spit up in an explosive manner