Slather

Quick meaning: Slather is a verb meaning To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.

Meaning

To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.

More Meanings

1. (often followed by with) To apply generously upon.
2. To squander.
3. To rain.
4. (cooking) A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.
5. Drool (especially if abundant).
6. (usually in the plural) A generous or abundant quantity.

Example Sentences

I slathered jam on my toast.

I slathered my toast with jam.

[The river] Ván in SnE I 21 is mentioned as coming from the slather of the bound Fenris Wolf.

... rain had fallen all night and it was slathering down in sheets now. That didn't add to my good humor none.

Word Forms

• slathers
• slathering
• slathered

Synonyms for slather

Depending on context, synonyms include smother.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spread, beslather, baste, smother, lather, bespread.

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