lathery

lath·er·y

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lath -uh-ree]
- /ˈlæð ə ri/
- /ˈlɑː.ðər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lath -uh-ree]
- /ˈlæð ə ri/

Definitions of lathery word

adjective lathery consisting of, covered with, or capable of producing lather. 1
noun lathery Resembling or covered in lather, foamy. 1
adjective lathery made of, covered with, or capable of forming lather 0

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Origin of lathery

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; lather1 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Lathery

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lathery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for lathery

adj lathery

sudsy — consisting of, containing, or producing foamy lather.
barmy — If you say that someone or something is barmy, you mean that they are slightly crazy or very foolish.
boiling — very warm
creamy — Food or drink that is creamy contains a lot of cream or milk.
ebullient — overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited: The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.

adjective lathery

foamy — covered with or full of foam.

All 17 Synonyms of lathery