1. past tense of lather; covered with soap foam or worked into a frothy state
2. past tense of lather; became very excited, agitated, or worked up
Usage: informal

1. covered with soap foam or froth
2. very excited or agitated
Usage: informal

Examples

• She lathered her hair with shampoo before rinsing.
• The horse was lathered with sweat after the race.
• He lathered up his face before shaving.
• The crowd got lathered up about the controversial call.
• The soap lathered easily in the warm water.
• His lathered face looked ready for a clean shave.
• The fans were completely lathered after their team’s victory.