SLATHER Definition & Meaning

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slather

[ slath-er ]

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verb (used with object)

to spread or apply thickly:
to slather butter on toast.
to spread something thickly on (usually followed by with ):
to slather toast with butter.
to spend or use lavishly.

noun

Often slathers. a generous amount:
slathers of money.

slather

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noun

informal.
usually plural a large quantity
open slather slang.
a situation in which there are no restrictions; free-for-all

verb

to squander or waste
to spread thickly or lavishly

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of slather¹

1810–20, in sense “to slip, slide”; origin uncertain

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of slather¹

C19: of unknown origin

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Idioms and Phrases

open slather, Australian. complete freedom.

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The flat painting becomes a “wall,” the slathered milk bottle becomes “a painting.”

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It was like he was slathered in butter.

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Hayes famously slathered Stickum on his hands and forearms, even his socks.

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If you’re not keen on slathering animal fat all over your face and reeking of beef, there are a few alternatives that promise similar results and smell much better.

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A well-tuned ensemble found the comic joy and slathered it around like scrumptious barbecue sauce as questions about fate, family duty and moral choice were hotly debated.

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