slather
To spread something thickly on something elseTo spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.
» Around the pots, volunteers slather tuna, mayonnaise and chocolate (not all together) on baguettes.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.
I slathered jam on my toast.
auftragen, einschmieren
намазыватьnamazyvatʹ, размазыватьrazmazyvatʹ
spread thickly
(often, transitive)To apply generously upon.
I slathered my toast with jam.
намазыватьnamazyvatʹ
(transitive)To squander.
(transitive)To rain.
Examples
4 sentencesAround the pots, volunteers slather tuna, mayonnaise and chocolate (not all together) on baguettes.
They slathered corn with butter.
Slather yourself with sunscreen.
ruНамажься солнцезащитным кремом.
Ah, him! If he tells you to go wash yourself, you should rather slather your face!
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide".Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide".
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Forms
slathers, slathering, slathered, slatheredSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle