- to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.
- disordered speech production characterized principally by blocks or spasms interrupting the rhythm.
- to speak (a word, phrase, etc) with recurring repetition of consonants, esp initial ones
- to make (an abrupt sound) repeatedly
- the act or habit of stuttering
- a stuttering sound
