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Slathering: meaning, definitions and examples

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slathering

 

[ หˆslรฆรฐษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking, application

Slathering refers to the act of spreading a substance, typically a condiment or a food item, generously and thickly over a surface. This term is often used in cooking to describe applying butter, mayonnaise, or spreads to bread, meat, or other foods. The verb conveys a sense of abundance and often implies that the application is done with carelessness or haste, resulting in a considerable amount being used. It evokes an image of a lavish and indulgent manner of preparing food.

Synonyms

apply, dab, slap, smear, spread.

Examples of usage

  • He began slathering butter on his toast.
  • She slathered the barbecue sauce over the ribs.
  • After the gym, he slathered mayonnaise on his sandwich.
  • I love slathering cream cheese on my bagels.

Translations

Translations of the word "slathering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espalhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstreichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengoleskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผะฐะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozsmarowywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก—ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ untar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‡ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roztรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozotieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๆŠน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namazovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนั‹ะฟ ัะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ untar

Etymology

The term 'slather' originates from Middle English 'slathen', which means to smear or spread. This Middle English word can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'slatha', meaning to spread or to smear, emphasizing the act of applying something thickly. The evolution of the word reflects its usage in food preparation, where it commonly describes the generous application of spreads or toppings. Over time, 'slather' has taken on a broader metaphorical use, often conveying the notion of excess or abundance. In contemporary English, it's frequently employed in culinary contexts, emphasizing the enjoyment derived from generously applying condiments or toppings to food items, enhancing both flavor and texture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,781, 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.