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Meaning of stutter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stutter

Pronunciation:/ˈstʌɾɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.

    Synonyms:stammer
  2. One who stutters.

    Synonyms:stammererstutterer

verb

Definitions

  1. To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

    Example: He stuttered a few words of thanks.

  2. To exhaust a gas with difficulty

    Example: The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope. I was stuttering after the marathon.