stutter — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To speak (words) with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

   Usage

   • Transitive or intransitive

   Synonyms

   stammer

   Examples

   He stuttered a few words of thanks.

2. To expel a gas with difficulty.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Examples

   I was stuttering after the marathon.

   The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope.

Noun

1. A speech disorder characterized by stuttering.

   Synonyms

   stammer

2. One who stutters.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Synonyms

   stuttererstammerer

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   1626, Francis Bacon, Sylva Sylvarum, London: William Lee, IV. Century, p. 103, And many Stutters (we finde) are very Cholericke Men; Choler Enducing a Drinesse in the Tongue.

Noun

1. a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds

   Synonyms

   stammer

   Broader terms

   speech disorderspeech defectdefect of speech

Verb

1. speak haltingly

   Synonyms

   bumblestammerfalter

   Broader terms

   talkspeakuttermouthverbalizeverbalise

   Examples

   The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room