Definitions for: Stutter

[n] a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
[v] speak haltingly

Webster (1913) Definition: Stut"ter, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Stuttered; p. pr.
& vb. n. Stuttering.] [Freq. of stut, OE. stoten; probably
of Dutch or Low German origin; cf. D. & LG. stotteren, G.
stottern, D. stooten to push, to strike; akin to G. stossen,
Icel. stauta, Sw. st["o]ta, Dan. st["o]de, Goth. stautan, L.
tundere, Skr. tud to thrust. Cf. Contuse, Obtuse.]
To hesitate or stumble in uttering words; to speak with
spasmodic repetition or pauses; to stammer.

Trembling, stuttering, calling for his confessor.
--Macaulay.

Stut"ter, n.
1. The act of stuttering; a stammer. See Stammer, and
Stuttering.

2. One who stutters; a stammerer. [Obs.] --Bacon.

Synonyms: bumble, falter, stammer, stammer

See Also: mouth, speak, speech defect, speech disorder, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

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