Definition of stammering Stammering

We found 6 definitions of stammering from 3 different sources.

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What does stammering mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • stammering (Noun)
    The act of stammering.
  • stammering (Verb)
    Present participle of stammer.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • stammering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Stammer
  • stammering (a.)
    Apt to stammer; hesitating in speech; stuttering.
  • stammering (n.)
    A disturbance in the formation of sounds. It is due essentially to long-continued spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, by which expiration is preented, and hence it may be considered as a spasmodic inspiration.

Part of speech

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  • stammering, verb, gerund of stammer (infinitive).

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