| Front | lather |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verbBrE /ˈlɑːðə(r)/NAmE /ˈlæðər/ noun [uncountable, singular]a white mass of small bubbles that is produced by mixing soap with waterto work up a good lather get into a ˈlather| work yourself into a ˈlather (BrE,informal) to get anxious or angry about sth, especially when it is not necessary Calm down—don't work yourself into a lather about it. in a ˈlather (BrE, informal) in a nervous, angry or excited state worked upDad was in a right lather about something. verb 1 [transitive] ~ sth to cover sth with latherI lathered my face and started to shave. 2 [intransitive] to produce latherSoap does not lather well in hard water. |
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