Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.

Confused and hasty speech.

To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.

To speak so rapidly as to emit saliva; to utter words hastily and indistinctly, with a spluttering sound, as in rage.

To throw out anything, as little jets of steam, with a noise like that made by one sputtering.