slather
pronunciation
How to pronounce slather in British English:
UK [ˈslæðə(r)]
How to pronounce slather in American English:
US [ˈslæðɚ]
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- Verb:
- spread thickly
Word Origin
- slather (v.)
- "spread liberally," 1847, of uncertain origin. Early 19c. local glossaries from western England have the word with a sense "to slip or slide." Slather on the manure on all the hoed crops, if you have it; if not buy of your improvident neighbor. ["Genesee Farmer," June 1847] Sometimes said to be from a dialectal noun meaning "large amount" (usually as plural, slathers), but this is first attested 1855. Related: Slathered; slathering.
Example
- 1. Slather on the sunscreen and lip balm , even on cloudy days .
- 2. Can I slather this product all over my face ?
- 3. Recently the slather and misuse of pesticide brought huge negative effect on the environment .
- 4. She said she wants to slather my body with stuff and then lick it off .
- 5. Someone get some lubricant , and we 'll slather it around in here .