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pop vs sputter

sputter vs pop

pop and sputter both are nouns.

pop is an adjective but sputter is not an adjective.

pop and sputter both are verbs.

pop is an adverb but sputter is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pop Yes Yes Yes Yes
sputter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sputter is a hyponym of pop; that is, sputter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pop:
  • pop: make a sharp explosive noise
  • sputter: make an explosive sound
pop (noun) sputter (noun)
music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
pop (adjective) sputter (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
pop (verb) sputter (verb)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound spit up in an explosive manner
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
take drugs, especially orally climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
drink down entirely make an explosive sound
hit a pop-fly
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
pop (adverb) sputter (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop
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