persist it down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Humorous euphemism for piss it down (rain heavily).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We got home just in time to watch the clouds start to persist it down.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “persist it down” mean?
Humorous euphemism for piss it down (rain heavily).
Is “persist it down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.