frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē  -t͟hē 

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

ˈfrȯ-thə-lē 

-t͟hə-

adverb

frothiness

ˈfrȯ-thē-nəs 

-t͟hē-

noun

Synonyms

• foamy
• lathery
• sudsy

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Amidst plenty of frothy fun, Bloom also offers readers a touching missive on embracing one’s true identity and owning one’s power. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024

The foray into e-commerce marks an evolution for a platform that had been known primarily as a place to endlessly scroll through frothy short-form videos. —Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

As easy to page through as a frothy hot cocoa is to drink, this could be a one-sitting read, particularly in a cozy chair. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024

Equity markets, by all historic measurements, appear to be frothy. —Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1