Marmite

== English == === Alternative forms === marmite (proscribed) === Etymology === From French marmite (“cooking pot”). The common-noun sense derives from an advertising campaign (1996 and onwards) featuring the slogan love it or hate it. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmɑː(ɹ)maɪt/ === Proper noun === Marmite (Commonwealth) A brand of sticky, dark brown, strongly flavored spread based on a yeast extract (a by-product of beer brewing), eaten on toast, in sandwiches, in savory dishes, etc. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === Marmite (countable and uncountable, plural Marmites) (UK, informal) Something which people either love or hate. === Adjective === Marmite (comparative more Marmite, superlative most Marmite) (UK, informal) Divisive, such that one either loves or hates it; polarizing. === Verb === Marmite (third-person singular simple present Marmites, present participle Marmiting, simple past and past participle Marmited) (transitive) To apply Marmite to. ==== Further reading ==== Marmite on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === metiram