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slather

Pronunciation: /ˈslæðə(ɹ)/

The English word “slather” has 7 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.
  2. To apply generously upon.
  3. To squander.
  4. To rain.

noun

  1. A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.
  2. Drool (especially if abundant).
  3. A generous or abundant quantity.

Etymology

Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide". For the sense "to rain", compare East Frisian sladdern and northern German schladdern ("to rain noisily").

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