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/ˈstæmər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech.
His stammer often made it challenging for him to speak in front of large audiences.
The act of stammering; a momentary hesitation in speech.
Her stammer when introducing herself indicated her shyness.
verb
To speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or to speak with a spasmodic repetition of sounds.
When he got nervous, he would often stammer while trying to express his thoughts.
To utter with difficulty; to speak haltingly or with breaks.
She tried to stammer out an apology, but her words caught in her throat.
Etymology
Middle English stameren, of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stammering fool:
Someone who speaks in a disjointed or uneasy manner.
stammer out:
To say something with difficulty or after a long pause.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Bumbling
He was so bumbling on stage, constantly stammering.
Mumbling
She was mumbling her words instead of speaking clearly.