Raining very hard.
Pelting down
PEL-ting DOWN
ˈpɛltɪŋ daʊn
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Pelting down outside!"
"Started pelting down."
Etymology & History
British term for heavy rain. Pelted by rain.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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