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General Slang
it's spitting
its SPIT-ing · phrase · informal
It's raining lightly
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Light rain is beginning to fall.
“Bring a coat, it's starting to spit.”
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it's spitting In A Sentence
Bring a coat, it's starting to spit.
Origin & Usage
Common Irish and British weather idiom.
People Also Ask
What does 'it's spitting' mean?
It means light rain is starting to fall — just a few scattered drops rather than a proper shower.
Is 'spitting' Irish or British?
It's used commonly across both Ireland and Britain to describe the first light drops of rain.
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