"sputteringly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more sputteringly [comparative], most sputteringly [superlative]
Etymology: From sputtering + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sputtering|ly}} sputtering + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sputteringly (comparative more sputteringly, superlative most sputteringly)
  1. With sputtering noises, especially while scattering or throwing particles.
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