Definition of: stutter

(stut′ər) v.t. & v.i.
To utter or speak with spasmodic repetition, blocking, and prolongation of sounds and syllables, especially those in initial position in a word.
—noun The act or habit of stuttering. See synonyms under STAMMER. [Freq. of ME stutten stutter]
—stut′ter·er noun
—stut′ter·ing adjective & noun
—stut′·ter·ing·ly adverb