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frothy

Frothy (adjective) means Covered in or full of small bubbles; foamy. Example: “The barista topped the latte with a frothy layer of milk.”

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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 notes

In 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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

frothier comparative, frothies plural, frothiest superlative

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Etymology

Formed from froth plus the adjective ending -y.

Synonyms

spumescent

Related words

spumescent

Rhymes for frothy

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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