Meaning
The sound of spitting.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Imitative. But there is also the Ancient Greek πτύω, to spit, which is in Mark 7:33
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.