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Meaning of slather

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

slather

noun

Definitions

  1. A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.

  2. Drool (especially if abundant).

  3. (usually in the plural) A generous or abundant quantity.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: I slathered jam on my toast.

  2. (often followed by with) To apply generously upon.

    Example: I slathered my toast with jam.

  3. To squander.