slather

Meanings

1. To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.
2. To apply generously upon.
3. To squander.
4. To rain.

1. A thick sauce or spread that is to be slathered (spread thickly) onto food.
2. Drool (especially if abundant).
3. A generous or abundant quantity.

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").