0 past simple and past participle of stutter --
1 to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times: --
[ + speech ] "C-c-can we g-go now?" stuttered Jenkins.
She stutters a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying.
2 to work or happen in a way that is not smooth or regular: --
Suddenly the engine stuttered and then it stopped completely.
The song uses stuttered lyrics in every line of the chorus, and refers to the stuttering of a stereotypically bashful suitor.
Due to her extremely timid nature she rarely talks and her speech is often stuttered and fragmented.
He stuttered slightly -- except, it was said, when he sang or swore.
Some characteristics of stuttered speech are not as easy for listeners to detect.
Adora reveals her name in a stuttered manner.
He stuttered as a child, and attended three high schools in four years, but he sought refuge in sports, playing basketball, baseball, and football.
He goes over a coin slot, ends up stuttered in a hamburger, putting some spicy chilli sauce.
Even though he stuttered throughout his schooling years, he did very well academically, reading voraciously and showing great talent for writing.
