Meaning & Definition of word "Stammer"

Stammer

/ˈstæmər/

1. A speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech.
- Example: His stammer often made it challenging for him to speak in front of large audiences.
2. The act of stammering; a momentary hesitation in speech.
- Example: Her stammer when introducing herself indicated her shyness.

1. To speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or to speak with a spasmodic repetition of sounds.
- Example: When he got nervous, he would often stammer while trying to express his thoughts.
2. To utter with difficulty; to speak haltingly or with breaks.
- Example: She tried to stammer out an apology, but her words caught in her throat.

●Middle English stameren, of imitative origin.

stammering fool:

Someone who speaks in a disjointed or uneasy manner.

stammer out:

To say something with difficulty or after a long pause.

stutter:

A speech disorder involving involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds.

speech impediment:

A condition that affects a person's ability to speak clearly.

Meaning: Bumbling

● Example Sentence: He was so bumbling on stage, constantly stammering.

Meaning: Mumbling

● Example Sentence: She was mumbling her words instead of speaking clearly.