Mizzle: meaning, definitions and examples

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mizzle

[ ˈmɪz(ə)l ]

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weather

Light rain or drizzle.

Synonyms

drizzle, mist, sprinkle

Examples of usage

The picnic was cancelled due to the mizzle.
I forgot my umbrella and got soaked in the mizzle.

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weather

To rain in very fine drops; drizzle.

Synonyms

drizzle, spit, sprinkle

Examples of usage

It continued to mizzle throughout the afternoon.
The weather forecast predicted that it would mizzle all day.

Translations

Translations of the word "mizzle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chuvisco

🇮🇳 हल्की बूंदाबांदी

🇩🇪 Nieselregen

🇮🇩 gerimis

🇺🇦 мжичка

🇵🇱 mżawka

🇯🇵 霧雨

🇫🇷 bruine

🇪🇸 llovizna

🇹🇷 çiseleme

🇰🇷 이슬비

🇸🇦 رذاذ المطر

🇨🇿 mrholení

🇸🇰 mrholenie

🇨🇳 毛毛雨

🇸🇮 rahla prha

🇮🇸 smáskúr

🇰🇿 сіркі жаңбыр

🇬🇪 მცირე წვიმა

🇦🇿 çiskin

🇲🇽 llovizna

Word origin

The origin of the word 'mizzle' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is thought to be a combination of the words 'mist' and 'drizzle'. The use of 'mizzle' to describe light rain or drizzle has persisted over the years, particularly in British English.