frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē How to pronounce frothy (audio) -t͟hē How to pronounce frothy (audio)
frothier; frothiest
Synonyms of frothynext
1
: full of or consisting of froth
2
a
: gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : insubstantial
a frothy comedy
b
: made of light thin material
frothily
ˈfrȯ-thə-lē How to pronounce frothy (audio)
-t͟hə-
adverb
frothiness
ˈfrȯ-thē-nəs How to pronounce frothy (audio)
-t͟hē-
noun

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Examples of frothy in a Sentence

a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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After pausing at its frothy edge, the young male dove into the surf and disappeared. — Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025 Then, use an immersion blender until the milk is frothy, and pour it over your coffee. — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 Cam Hamlin, bartender at Blue Door Drink recommendation: The Clover Club, The Paper Plane Inside scoop: The Clover Club is a simple cocktail composed of gin, fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup and frothy egg white foam. — Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025 The frothy suds festively collected like snow on clothing and in people’s hair. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for frothy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of frothy was in the 15th century

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