Question 1

What does "lather up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To apply soap, shampoo, or shaving cream and rub it to produce a thick foam on skin or hair.

Question 2

How do you use "lather up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Lather up the shampoo well before rinsing it out thoroughly.

Question 3

Is "lather up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"lather up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The literal sense is common in everyday and advertising language ('lather up with this shampoo'). The figurative sense ('get lathered up') is informal and can mean either excited or angry/flustered. Originally, a horse in a lather was sweating heavily from exertion.

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