"Slather" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To apply or cover something (such as butter or paint) thickly and abundantly, often in a messy or excessive way.
Example: She slathered mayonnaise on her sandwich.
A narrow board or piece of material, especially one used to separate or divide something.<br><br>Example: "The teacher used a slat to separate the students in the classroom."
A slater is a slang term for a person from Swansea, a city in Wales, UK. It is often used as a colloquial or humorous way to refer to someone from the area, although some people consider it to be derogatory.
A writing material made of smooth, flat pieces of a dark-colored rock, typically black or dark gray, used for writing with a piece of chalk. They come in different sizes and are often used in schools and other educational settings.
Having a strong dislike or opposition for something, often making negative comments.<br><br>Example: "I couldn't keep watching the movie, the acting was so bad it was slating for me."<br><br>Note: This word can also be used in the context of tipping or providing a poor review, as in "the restaurant received a string of slating reviews online".
A slattern is a noun that refers to a slovenly or untidy woman, often in a derogatory sense, implying that she is careless about her appearance or habits. It can also mean a woman who is idle or lazy, often in a way that is considered unacceptable or unattractive.
Describing someone or something as sloppy, unkempt, or careless, particularly in their personal appearance or habits. <br><br>Example: "She had appeared at the job interview looking slatternly and unprepared."