British term for very light rain, almost mist.
Spitting
Etymology & History
British spitting image or raining. British dual resemblance and weather meaning. 'Spitting image' = exact likeness. 'Spitting' = light rain. Reflects British similarity and weather vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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