stut|ter

stut|ter
stut|ter «STUHT uhr», verb, noun.
–v.i., v.t.
1. to repeat (the same sound) in an effort to speak, as a result of nervous spasms or of a speech impediment. Example: C-c-c-c-can't th-th-th-they c-c-c-come? SYNONYM(S): See syn. under stammer. (Cf.stammer)
2. to make any sound resembling this: »

Figurative. the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle (Wilfred Owen).

–n.
the act, habit, or sound of stuttering.
[frequentative form of Middle English stutten stutter. Compare Dutch stotteren.]
stut´ter|er, noun.
stut´ter|ing|ly, adverb.

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  • stut´ter|er — stut|ter «STUHT uhr», verb, noun. –v.i., v.t. 1. to repeat (the same sound) in an effort to speak, as a result of nervous spasms or of a speech impediment. Example: C c c c can t th th th they c c c come? SYNONYM(S): See syn. under stammer. (Cf.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • stut´ter|ing|ly — stut|ter «STUHT uhr», verb, noun. –v.i., v.t. 1. to repeat (the same sound) in an effort to speak, as a result of nervous spasms or of a speech impediment. Example: C c c c can t th th th they c c c come? SYNONYM(S): See syn. under stammer. (Cf.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • stut — stut; stut·ter·ing·ly; stut·ter; stut·ter·er; …   English syllables

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  • stutter — stut·ter …   English syllables

  • stutterer — stut·ter·er …   English syllables

  • stutter — stut•ter [[t]ˈstʌt ər[/t]] v. i. 1) to speak with the rhythm interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables 2) to proceed or operate with spasmodic interruptions or repetitions 3) to say with a stutter 4) an …   From formal English to slang

  • stutter — stut|ter1 [ stʌtər ] verb 1. ) intransitive or transitive to repeat the sounds of words in an uncontrolled way when you speak because you are nervous or have a speech problem: Richard stuttered a reply and sat down, his face red. 2. )… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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