slather

Meanings

Verb

To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.
To apply generously upon.
To squander.

Noun

A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.
Drool .
A generous or abundant quantity.

Origin

Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide".

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