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| slath·er [ sláər ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle slath·ered, present participle slath·er·ing, 3rd person present singular slath·ers) |
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1. spread something thickly: to spread something thickly or excessively on something else
 slather jelly on toast
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2. squander something: to use something wastefully
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plural noun slath·ers |
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U.S. large amount: a large or generous quantity
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informal
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| [Mid-19th century. Origin ?] |
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