sput

Sput is a term with several unrelated uses that is not tied to a single defined subject. In linguistics and in literary contexts, sput is used as an onomatopoeic transcription of a brief, explosive sound, such as a cough, a spit, or the stuttered start of a word. Writers may insert it to convey interruption or abruptness, and it can appear as a verb in stylized dialogue describing a sudden onset of speech or sound.

In geography and fictional world-building, Sput is sometimes employed as a toponym for a place, settlement, or organization within a fictional universe. These usages are generally authorial inventions and not tied to a real-world location.

As a personal name, Sput is a rare surname or nickname. It may appear in fictional characters or in anecdotal records, but it is not known as a common given name in any major language.

See also: sputum, sputter.