Slather: meaning, definitions and examples

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slather

 

[ หˆslรฆรฐษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

apply thickly

To slather means to spread a thick layer of a substance, such as food or ointment, onto a surface. It often implies a generous or excessive amount being applied. This term is commonly used in cooking, particularly when referring to spreading butter, cream, or other toppings on foods. Slathering can also extend to applying skincare products or paint in a thick manner. The action typically conveys a sense of abundance or indulgence.

Synonyms

apply generously, coat, smother, spread

Examples of usage

  • Slather the bread with butter before toasting.
  • She slathered sunscreen all over her body.
  • He likes to slather his pancakes with maple syrup.
  • Donโ€™t forget to slather the glue on both surfaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "slather" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espalhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstreichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengoleskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผะฐะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smarowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก—ใ‚ŠใŸใใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enduire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ untar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ฅด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‡ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roztรญrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ natrieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๆŠน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namazati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strjรบka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนั‹ะฟ า›ะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ untar

Etymology

The word 'slather' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, possibly deriving from the Middle English word 'slyther', which means to slide or smear. Its usage was primarily associated with thick applications of food spreads. The verb suggests a kind of action that is both effortless and generous, emphasizing the abundance of the substance being spread. As cooking styles evolved, the term slather began to be used more broadly in culinary contexts. Today, โ€˜slatherโ€™ can describe applying creams, sauces, or even beauty products, indicating a thick and plentiful application. The term has also earned colloquial usage, extending its meaning beyond the literal spread to suggest an attitude of abundance and indulgence in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,216, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.