Definition of Slather
Slather
Sla·ther
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To apply a thick layer of a substance, such as butter or cream, to something.
e.g. She slathered the bread with butter and jam for a sweet snack.
(noun)
(informal) a large quantity of something, a great amount (often used as "slathers");
e.g. He topped his plate with a slather of the sauce.
(verb)
to be wasteful and foolish in using or spending something;
e.g. She was hesitant to slather effort on such a task without knowing the purpose of it.
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