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
frothily adverb
frothiness noun

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. 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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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