frothier; frothiest
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
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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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-low speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
And since summer is upon us, having a roster of frothy floral numbers on hand, from Vogue editor-favorites like Bernadette, Agua by Agua Bendita, or La DoubleJ, will surely fit the mood of that dreamy, outdoor venue or rustic estate.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 June 2025
The process of boiling the coffee multiple creates a thick and frothy coffee that is very strong and very aromatic.
—Tyler Shane, Wired News, 31 May 2025
Nothing beats a cold pint of frothy suds in the summer except for sipping it at a brewery that doubles as a giant backyard party.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
And since summer is upon us, having a roster of frothy floral numbers on hand, from Vogue editor-favorites like Bernadette, Agua by Agua Bendita, or La DoubleJ, will surely fit the mood of that dreamy, outdoor venue or rustic estate.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 June 2025
The process of boiling the coffee multiple creates a thick and frothy coffee that is very strong and very aromatic.
—Tyler Shane, Wired News, 31 May 2025
Nothing beats a cold pint of frothy suds in the summer except for sipping it at a brewery that doubles as a giant backyard party.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for frothy
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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