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slather.

To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈslæðə(ɹ)/
  1. To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.

    transitive
    I slathered jam on my toast.
  2. To apply generously upon.

    often · transitive
    I slathered my toast with jam.
  3. To squander.

    transitive
  4. To rain.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide". For the sense "to rain", compare East Frisian sladdern and northern German schladdern ("to rain noisily").

noun/ˈslæðə(ɹ)/
  1. A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.

    transitive
  2. Drool (especially if abundant).

    transitive
  3. A generous or abundant quantity.

    plural-normally · transitive
Where this word comes from

Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide". For the sense "to rain", compare East Frisian sladdern and northern German schladdern ("to rain noisily").

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