What does "Stammer" mean?

speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions

Synonym: stuttering, faltering Opposite: speaking clearly

"Stammer" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

(STAMMERING)

How I Met Your Mother S1E22

A stammering, mumbling, clumsy disaster with whom I have absolutely nothing in common.

Grey's Anatomy S3E12

(STAMMERS) You always hate my gifts, I don't even know why I try.

Modern Family S8E14

Uh, just to add to what Ben's stammering about, um, we aren't going to raise taxes, so that's that.

Parks and Recreation S3E5

[STAMMERING] If we... Ten cents—

Stranger Things S1E2

(stammers) Kevin Smith was there, and-and, uh, this really tall guy named Kareem.

The Big Bang Theory S12E16

I can't... [stammers, laughs] Look, I'm... I'm sorry, but none of this means anything to me, and I've got my own problems to deal with.

The Good Place S2E1

It's my stammer!

The King's Speech

"Stammer" in TV shows & movies

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