lather
Translation
lather, foam, froth, agitation
Examples
This shampoo creates a rich lather.
This shampoo creates a rich lather.
He was in a lather about being late.
He was in a lather about being late.
Grammar Patterns
a (rich) lather a mass of bubbles This soap produces a good lather.
in a lather in an agitated or anxious state He was in a lather over the delay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foam, froth, suds; (for agitation) fuss, tizzy
Etymology
From Old English 'lēaþor', meaning 'soda, washing-soda'.
Memory Tips
For the foam meaning, think 'lather up with soap'. For the agitated state, imagine someone so worked up they are 'foaming at the mouth'.