postillonner — meaning in English

English meaning

• splutter noun A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
• sputter noun Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.

Senses

postillonner is used for these senses in English:

• splutter To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while eating or speaking.
• sputter (intransitive) To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.

splutter — full definition

1. noun A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
2. noun A forceful choking or spitting sound.
3. noun A noisy commotion.
4. noun A disagreement or dispute.

sputter — full definition

1. noun Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.
2. noun Confused and hasty speech.

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