mizzle

1 of 2

verb (1)

miz·zle ˈmi-zəl

mizzled; mizzling ˈmi-zə-liŋ

ˈmiz-liŋ

Synonyms of mizzle next

intransitive verb

: to rain in very fine drops : drizzle

mizzle noun

mizzly

ˈmi-zə-lē

ˈmiz-lē

adjective

mizzle

2 of 2

verb (2)

mizzled; mizzling

intransitive verb

chiefly British

: to depart suddenly

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English misellen; akin to Dutch dialect mizzelen to drizzle, Middle Dutch mist fog, mist

Verb (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1781, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mizzle was in the 15th century

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“Mizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mizzle. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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