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slather

slath·er [ sláər ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle slath·ered, present participle slath·er·ing, 3rd person present singular slath·ers)
Definition:
 
1. spread something thickly: to spread something thickly or excessively on something else
slather jelly on toast

2. squander something: to use something wastefully ( informal )



plural noun slath·ers 
Definition:
 
U.S. large amount: a large or generous quantity ( informal )

[Mid-19th century. Origin ?]
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