slather

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I'd be the one coming back in line asking if I could get a plain cheese sandwich without the premixed "slather" (one part mustard to five parts mayo) and maybe run under the broiler for thirty seconds.

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  1. transitive verb Informal To use or give great amounts of; lavish: slathered gifts and attention on their only child.
  2. transitive verb To spread thickly: slather onions on the steak.
  3. transitive verb To cover with something spread thickly: bagels slathered with cream cheese.
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  • I'd be the one coming back in line asking if I could get a plain cheese sandwich without the premixed "slather" (one part mustard to five parts mayo) and maybe run under the broiler for thirty seconds. —  Athletics Nation
  • To assemble the sandwiches, slather 1 tablespoon of the chutney over the cut side of the bottom of each roll.
  • This move is an act of desperation, no matter how much lipstick they slather all over Sarah she's still a Dunce, and her conduct is indefensible, to Obama's credit he intends to stay the course and will not trade mud in this contest. —  Top Stories - Google News
  • Get some liquid frost to crust your eyelashes and eyebrows together, slather some blue costume makeup around your eyes and lips and put on your winter coat. —  Northern Star
  • I think that is why I rather enjoyed them even though I am not going to go home and slather myself in corn syrup unless someone makes me an unexpected and generous offer in the next few minutes. —  MetaFilter Projects
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/ˈslæðər/
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