slathering
ˈslæð.ər.ɪŋ
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Definition of slathering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

cookinginvolving generous or abundant application
  • She used a slathering amount of sunscreen at the beach.
  • The recipe called for a slathering layer of butter.
  • He applied a slathering coat of paint to the wall.
abundant copious lavish
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Origin of slathering

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  1. French:généreux, ...
  2. German:üppig, ...
  3. Italian:abbondante, ...
  4. Spanish:abundante, ...
  5. Portuguese:abundante, ...
  6. Chinese:大量的, ...
  7. Japanese:たっぷりの, ...
  8. Arabic:وَفِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹפֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:обильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:щедрий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रचुर मात्रा में लगाने वाला, ...
slather US
ˈslɑːðər

Definition of slather - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
cookingtr.USspread a substance thickly on a surfacetr.US
  • She slathered butter on her toast.
coat smear spread
2.
apply a lottr./intr.USapply liberallytr./intr.US
  • He slathered sunscreen on his skin before going outside..
coat smear spread
3.
wastetr.USuse resources wastefully or extravagantlytr.US
  • They slathered money on unnecessary gadgets.
dissipate squander

Noun

1.
abundanceUSlarge amount of somethingUS
  • There was a slather of toys in the room.
abundance plenty
2.
cookingUSthick sauce or spread for foodUS
  • She added a slather of butter to the bread.
paste sauce spread
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  • slather: thick sauce or spread for food
    thick sauce or spread for food

Expressions with slather

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spread a thick or generous amount onto something
She slathered on sunscreen before going outside.
situation without restrictions or rules
The debate turned into open slather with everyone shouting their opinions.

Origin of slather

English, slath (to spread) + -er (agent)

Examples of slather in a sentence

  • They slathered sunscreen on their arms before going out.
  • She slathered butter on the toast.
  • They slathered paint on the walls.
  • The agency slathered cash on a flashy launch party.
  • They slathered resources on features nobody used.
  • The recipe called for a slather of butter on top.

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  1. French:étaler, abondance, ...
  2. German:verstreichen, Fülle, ...
  3. Italian:cospargere, abbondanza, ...
  4. Spanish:untar, gran cantidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:barrar, abundância, ...
  6. Chinese:涂抹, 大量, ...
  7. Japanese:たっぷり塗る, 大量, ...
  8. Arabic:دَهَنَ بِكَثافَة, وَفْرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִמְרוֹחַ בִּנְדִיבוּת, שֶׁפַע, ...
  10. Russian:намазывать, множество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:намастити, багато, ...
  12. Hindi:मोटी परत लगाना, भरमार, ...

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