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frothy

[ fraw-thee, froth-ee ]

adjective

, froth·i·er, froth·i·est.
  1. of, like, or having froth; foamy.
  2. unsubstantial; trifling; shallow; empty.


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Other Words From

  • frothi·ly adverb
  • frothi·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of frothy1

First recorded in 1525–35; froth + -y 1

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Example Sentences

They mixed carbonated water with syrups, and fused them together seamlessly in a frothy cold stream – all on demand.

Richardson says that his frothy, buttered coffee is “the best part of his morning,” helping him “hone in on important tasks.”

On the other hand, we're now in decade three of a rather frothy market.

The clothes had a light and frothy quality but never looked silly or immature.

And if Romney gets too frothy, there remains a decent chance he stumbles.

It is thinner than that of chronic bronchitis, and upon standing separates into three layers of pus, mucus, and frothy serum.

It separates into three layers upon standing—a brown deposit, a clear fluid, and a frothy layer.

When she returned with the frothy and fragrant beverage he was standing with his hands in his pockets staring down at the city.

I beg your pardon,” said I, “if I was frothy and conceited; it ill becomes a child like me to be so.

It was a detached and imperial cumulus, a great frothy pyramid that sailed in majestic splendor.

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