Meaning & Definition of Lather in English

1. The froth produced by soaps or detergents

2. Agitation resulting from active worry

• "Don't get in a stew"

• "He's in a sweat about exams"

3. A workman who puts up laths

4. The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

1. Beat severely with a whip or rod

• "The teacher often flogged the students"

• "The children were severely trounced"

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