mizzle
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈmɪzəl/
KK: /ˈmɪzəl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To rain lightly in very small drops, similar to a drizzle.
Example
It started to mizzle just as we were leaving the house.
Tense Forms
Past: mizzled
Past Participle: mizzled
Conversation
Did you see how it started to mizzle right after we left the café?
Yeah, I thought we might get caught in it on the way home!
Good thing we made a quick exit before it really started to mizzle.
Definitely! I hate getting soaked in that kind of rain.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
drizzle
depart
leave
Antonyms
arrive
stay
linger
noun
Definition
A light rain that is very fine, similar to mist.
Example
The weather was so gloomy that a gentle mizzle fell throughout the day.
Conversation
Did you notice the mizzle this morning?
Yeah, it was so light that I almost didn't need an umbrella.
I love those kinds of mornings, they're so refreshing.
Root Explanation
Mizzle originates from the dialectal English word 'mizzle', meaning to drizzle or rain lightly. It is believed to be a blend of 'mist' and 'drizzle', describing a light rain that resembles mist.
Memory Tip
Imagine a light rain that feels like mist — that's what 'mizzle' means, combining the ideas of mist and drizzle.
Visually Confused Words
sizzle
rizzle
pizzle
muzzle
fizzle
mile
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