What is spotting?

[Marmite27]

The title says it all really, I don't think I've ever experienced it. AF usually starts slow then builds up and is constant for me - no on/off. Similarly it just tapers out to clear CM at the end.

So enlighten me, what is spotting for you?

Hi Marmite, i have been getting "spotting" unto five days before AF is due, for me is when i wipe i get brown blood or it can be a little heavier and maybe a drop or two of brown blood on my underwear, from month to month it can vary in how long it lasts and the amount