slather

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.

    “I slathered jam on my toast.”
  2. 2

    (often followed by with) To apply generously upon.

    “I slathered my toast with jam.”
  3. 3

    To squander.

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