lather
/ˈlæðər/
verb
- To form or produce a foam or froth, usually with soap and water.
- The shampoo lathers easily even in hard water.
- He lathered the soap in his hands before washing his face.
- She lathered the brush and scrubbed the floor.
- To cover something with foam or froth.
- He lathered his face with shaving cream.
- The horse was lathered with sweat after the long run.
- The waves lathered the shore with white foam.
- To beat or thrash someone severely.
- In the movie, the villain lathered the hero with a whip.
- The old man threatened to lather the boy if he caught him stealing apples.
- He got lathered by the school bully after school.
noun
- A white foam or froth formed by mixing soap or detergent with water.
- The dog had soapy lather all over its fur during the bath.
- She rinsed the lather off her hands after washing the dishes.
- He worked up a rich lather with the shaving cream.
- A state of nervous excitement or agitation.
- Mom was in a lather trying to get everyone ready on time.
- The boss got into a lather over the missed deadline.
- Don't work yourself into a lather about the test; you'll do fine.