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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The Pisco sour is frothy and dessert-like, like key lime pie. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 That would get in the way of the frothy nature the storytelling aims for. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026 His look also stands out due to his unique and frothy red beard, and colorful tattoos across his entire torso. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026 Fun, frothy page-turners are often the go-to when selecting a book for summer reading, and this year promises no shortage of entertaining titles. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 14 June 2026 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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