concept   sputter
culture   Canada
statement   In Canada, sputter commonly refers to the sound of a struggling engine or machine, especially in cold weather.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sputter Canada Sputtering is a common occurrence in cold weather when a car's engine struggles to start and runs unevenly for a short time. 1
2 sputter Canada Sputter can be associated with the sound of a malfunctioning engine or a struggling machine. 1