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slathered


Meanings
  • Verb

    To spread a substance thickly and evenly over a surface.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with slathered
rather , slathered , lathered
Homophones
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  1. Slater (English) : A person who lays tiles or bricks.

  2. Slattern (English) : A dirty, untidy woman.


Variants
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slather , slathered , slathering , slathers
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to lay or spread on' in Middle English.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'slathered' comes from the Old English word 'slathan', which means 'to lay or spread on'.

  2. In the southern United States, 'slather' is a term used to describe a thick, savory sauce made from butter, garlic, and herbs, often used on corn on the cob.


Related Concepts
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  1. Spread: A term used to describe the action of applying a substance over a surface.

  2. Condiment: A sauce or seasoning added to food to enhance its flavor.


Culture
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Slathered is often used in the context of food preparation, particularly when spreading condiments or sauces on sandwiches or bread. In literature, the term 'slathered' has been used metaphorically to describe an excessive application of praise or flattery.

How to Memorize "slathered"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine spreading a thick layer of peanut butter on a slice of bread.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'slathered' with the sensation of a thick, even coating.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'slathered' as 'spread that' to help remember the meaning.


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