adjective
frothy
Frothy (adjective) means Covered in or full of small bubbles; foamy. Example: “The barista topped the latte with a frothy layer of milk.”
adjective
1
Covered in or full of small bubbles; foamy.
"The barista topped the latte with a frothy layer of milk."
2
Lightweight or shallow; lacking real substance.
"The film was fun but frothy, with no depth to the plot."
3
Describing an investment market that is overheated and risky.
"Analysts warned the housing market looked frothy."
How to use frothy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of foam or bubbles, or, figuratively, shallow and lightweight.
Common pairings
frothy milk
a frothy comedy
a frothy market
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Word forms
- Plural
- frothies
- Comparative
- frothier
- Superlative
- frothiest
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Etymology
Formed from froth plus the adjective ending -y.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for frothy
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What does “frothy” mean?
The word “frothy” means covered in or full of small bubbles; foamy. In plain terms, full of foam or bubbles, or, figuratively, shallow and lightweight.
How do you use “frothy” in a sentence?
Here is “frothy” used in a sentence: “The barista topped the latte with a frothy layer of milk.”
What is another word for “frothy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “frothy” include spumescent.
What part of speech is “frothy”?
“Frothy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “frothy” have?
“Frothy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in or full of small bubbles; foamy.
