slather
Americanverb (used with object)
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to spread or apply thickly.
to slather butter on toast.
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to spread something thickly on (usually followed bywith ).
to slather toast with butter.
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to spend or use lavishly.
noun
idioms
noun
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informal (usually plural) a large quantity
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slang a situation in which there are no restrictions; free-for-all
verb
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to squander or waste
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to spread thickly or lavishly
Etymology
Origin of slather
1810–20, in sense “to slip, slide”; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Let the sky slather your spirit with serenity.
From Los Angeles Times
Some dishes are forever trapped in the wrong season, and the blueberry muffin has long been one of them for me; an eternal July snack slathered in nostalgia and sunshine.
From Salon
Each layer is slathered with a decadent mixture of brown sugar, butter and cinnamon that will melt into warm, sugary goodness while baking.
From Salon
When you think of typical game-day food, hot dogs slathered in ketchup and overpriced baskets of crinkle-cut fries come to mind.
From Salon
The highlight was an al pastor mac and cheese where I slathered the cubes of pork in the finest theme park cheese slop.
From Los Angeles Times
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