Meaning

verb articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

verb express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

verb express in speech

originFrom utter + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum, and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of verbs). The noun is imitative of the sound of a tool repeatedly striking the surface of an object.

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