slather

To slather is defined as to spread or spear a large amount of something.

(verb)

An example of to slather is to put half a tub of cream cheese on a bagel.

See slather in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a large amount; a lot

Origin: < ?

transitive verb

See slather in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb slath·ered, slath·er·ing, slath·ers
Informal

To use or give great amounts of; lavish: slathered gifts and attention on their only child.
a. To spread thickly: slather onions on the steak.
b. To cover with something spread thickly: bagels slathered with cream cheese.

noun

Slang A great amount. Often used in the plural: slathers of jewels.

Origin:

Origin: Origin unknown

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