slather

Definition

To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.

Etymology

Unknown; attested from early 19th century, in the sense "to slip, slide". For the sense "to rain", compare East Frisian sladdern and northern German schladdern ("to rain noisily").

Example Sentences

• "I slathered jam on my toast."
• "I slathered my toast with jam."
• "... rain had fallen all night and it was slathering down in sheets now. That didn't add to my good humor none."