mizzle

[ miz-uhl ]

/ ˈmɪz əl /

South Midland and Southern U.S.

SEE SYNONYMS FOR mizzle ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with or without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.

to rain in fine drops; drizzle; mist.

noun

mist or drizzle.

Origin of mizzle

1475–85; cognate with dial Dutch mizzelen,Low German miseln to drizzle; akin to Middle Dutch misel mist, dew; see -le

Words nearby mizzle

Mizrachi, mizrah, mizuna, mizzen, mizzenmast, mizzle, mizzy maze, M.J., Mjolnir, mk., MKS

Definition for mizzle (2 of 3)

mizzle²

[ miz-uhl ]

/ ˈmɪz əl /

verb (used without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.British Slang.

to disappear or leave suddenly.

Origin of mizzle

First recorded in 1775–85; origin uncertain

Definition for mizzle (3 of 3)

mizzle³

[ miz-uhl ]

/ ˈmɪz əl /

verb (used with object), miz·zled, miz·zling.South Midland and Southern U.S.

to confuse; muddle.

Origin of mizzle

First recorded in 1575–85; origin uncertain

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Example sentences from the Web for mizzle

What business had Mizzle there in Switzerland, lurking near the walls of Altorf?
Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848|Various
Mizzle could not resist a joke—no matter how unsuitable the time or dreadful the consequences.
The World of Ice|R.M. Ballantyne
Let me advise you to mizzle, for, if you don't, I'm blowed if I don't divide a whole jug of cold water equally amongst you.
Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities|Robert Smith Surtees
Let's mizzle, then; for I must get back to Asnires early, or else my brother Martial will smell summut.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6|Eugne Sue

Though I said in my last—wot wos true—I was jest on the mizzle for town.
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 103, October 15, 1892|Various

British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (1 of 2)

mizzle¹

/ (ˈmɪzəl) /

verb, noun

a dialect word for drizzle

Derived forms of mizzle

mizzly, adjective

Word Origin for mizzle

C15: perhaps from Low German miseln to drizzle; compare Dutch dialect miezelen to drizzle

British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (2 of 2)

mizzle²

/ (ˈmɪzəl) /

verb

(intr) British slang to decamp

Word Origin for mizzle

C18: of unknown origin

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单词	mizzle
释义	mizzle ¹ [ miz-uhl ] / ˈmɪz əl / South Midland and Southern U.S. SEE SYNONYMS FOR mizzle ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with or without object), miz·zled, miz·zling. to rain in fine drops; drizzle; mist. noun mist or drizzle. Origin of mizzle ¹ 1475–85; cognate with dial Dutch mizzelen,Low German miseln to drizzle; akin to Middle Dutch misel mist, dew; see -le Words nearby mizzle Mizrachi, mizrah, mizuna, mizzen, mizzenmast, mizzle, mizzy maze, M.J., Mjolnir, mk., MKS Definition for mizzle (2 of 3) mizzle² [ miz-uhl ] / ˈmɪz əl / verb (used without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.British Slang. to disappear or leave suddenly. Origin of mizzle ² First recorded in 1775–85; origin uncertain Definition for mizzle (3 of 3) mizzle³ [ miz-uhl ] / ˈmɪz əl / verb (used with object), miz·zled, miz·zling.South Midland and Southern U.S. to confuse; muddle. Origin of mizzle ³ First recorded in 1575–85; origin uncertain Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mizzle What business had Mizzle there in Switzerland, lurking near the walls of Altorf? Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848\|Various Mizzle could not resist a joke—no matter how unsuitable the time or dreadful the consequences. The World of Ice\|R.M. Ballantyne Let me advise you to mizzle, for, if you don't, I'm blowed if I don't divide a whole jug of cold water equally amongst you. Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities\|Robert Smith Surtees Let's mizzle, then; for I must get back to Asnires early, or else my brother Martial will smell summut. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6\|Eugne Sue Though I said in my last—wot wos true—I was jest on the mizzle for town. Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 103, October 15, 1892\|Various British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (1 of 2) mizzle¹ / (ˈmɪzəl) / verb, noun a dialect word for drizzle Derived forms of mizzle mizzly, adjective Word Origin for mizzle C15: perhaps from Low German miseln to drizzle; compare Dutch dialect miezelen to drizzle British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (2 of 2) mizzle² / (ˈmɪzəl) / verb (intr) British slang to decamp Word Origin for mizzle C18: of unknown origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to mizzle sprinkle, spray, dribble, dim, murk, overcast, rain, steam, shower, haze, fog, blur, becloud, obscure, drizzle, film, befog, overcloud, spit, drop
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mizzle

verb (used with or without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.

noun

Origin of mizzle

Words nearby mizzle

Definition for mizzle (2 of 3)

verb (used without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.British Slang.

Origin of mizzle

Definition for mizzle (3 of 3)

verb (used with object), miz·zled, miz·zling.South Midland and Southern U.S.

Origin of mizzle

Example sentences from the Web for mizzle

British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (1 of 2)

verb, noun

Derived forms of mizzle

Word Origin for mizzle

British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (2 of 2)

verb

Word Origin for mizzle

Words related to mizzle