mizzle
Say it: MIZ-uhl /ˈmɪzəl/ · noun
What “mizzle” means
Very fine rain that feels almost like mist.
More precisely: Very fine, misty rain; drizzle.
Example: “It wasn't proper rain, just a soft mizzle that soaked us anyway.”
When to use it
Use it for soft, misty drizzle in informal descriptions of damp weather, especially in British regional speech.
Similar words
drizzle, mist, spray
Quick check
Tiny droplets float down through the air, gently wetting your coat without any heavy raindrops. What is this weather?
mizzle or fog?
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mizzle
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