lather meaning and definition

LATHER noun

Definition of lather (noun)

1. the froth produced by soaps or detergents
   • synonyms: soapsuds, suds
2. agitation resulting from active worry
   • "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams"
   • synonyms: fret, stew, sweat, swither
3. a workman who puts up laths
4. the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

LATHER verb

Definition of lather (verb)

1. beat severely with a whip or rod
   • "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
   • synonyms: flog, lash, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip
2. form a lather
   • "The shaving cream lathered"
3. exude sweat or lather
   • "this unfit horse lathers easily"
4. rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
   • synonyms: soap