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Slather Definition & Meaning

slather
verb
  1. spread thickly; "I can't eat bagels without slathering them with cream cheese"

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Frequently asked questions

What does slather mean?
spread thickly; "I can't eat bagels without slathering them with cream cheese"
What part of speech is slather?
Slather is a verb.

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