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sputter vs pop

pop vs sputter

sputter and pop both are nouns.

sputter is not an adjective while pop is an adjective.

sputter and pop both are verbs.

sputter is not an adverb while pop is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sputter Yes No Yes No
pop Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, pop is a hypernym of sputter; that is, pop is a word with a broader meaning than sputter:
  • sputter: make an explosive sound
  • pop: make a sharp explosive noise
sputter (noun) pop (noun)
an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) 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
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
sputter (adjective) pop (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
sputter (verb) pop (verb)
spit up in an explosive manner burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling take drugs, especially orally
make an explosive sound drink down entirely
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
sputter (adverb) pop (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop
Difference between sputter and pop

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