Slather
verb
To spread a thick layer of a substance over something.
She decided to slather peanut butter on her toast.
Often appears as...
- slather on butter
- slather with cream
Usage tips
Neutral
slather on, slather with, slather in
verb
To cover something completely with a substance, often excessively.
We can slather the cake in icing for the party.
Often appears as...
- slather icing
- slather on lotion
Usage tips
Neutral
slather in icing, slather with sauce, slather on lotion
verb
To spread a thick layer of a substance over something.
She decided to slather peanut butter on her toast.
Often appears as...
- slather on butter
- slather with cream
Usage tips
Neutral
slather on, slather with, slather in
verb
To cover something completely with a substance, often excessively.
We can slather the cake in icing for the party.
Often appears as...
- slather icing
- slather on lotion
Usage tips
Neutral
slather in icing, slather with sauce, slather on lotion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Use
In cooking, slathering means applying toppings generously.
For example, 'You can slather on as much frosting as you like.'
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Use slather metaphorically to suggest excess or indulgence in non-physical contexts.
For example, 'She tends to slather her essays with unnecessary details.'
Pro Tip 3/3Context Awareness
Be aware of the context when using 'slather' since it can imply carelessness if used incorrectly.
For example, 'He slathered the paint on the wall, resulting in a messy finish.'
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