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slather

The correct spelling is slather.

How to pronounce slather

noun

Say it like: Sla-the-r

The correct spelling is slather. A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food. For example: "I slathered jam on my toast."

Usage Examples

I slathered jam on my toast.

I slathered my toast with jam.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.
  2. 2.Drool (especially if abundant).
  3. 3.(usually in the plural) A generous or abundant quantity.

verb

  1. 1.To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.
  2. 2.(often followed by with) To apply generously upon.
  3. 3.To squander.

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