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
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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The frothy zaniness was, of course, one of Barry’s Hollywood calling cards, but there always were serious themes submerged underneath.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
This absurd, frothy series was inspired by ’90s erotic dramas and from-hell thrillers.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
When valuations are stretched and sentiment is frothy, there is a stronger chance for pullbacks to be more severe.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In winter, the frothy surf turns to soft, lapping waves and camels lumber down the mountain for a dip.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
This absurd, frothy series was inspired by ’90s erotic dramas and from-hell thrillers.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
When valuations are stretched and sentiment is frothy, there is a stronger chance for pullbacks to be more severe.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In winter, the frothy surf turns to soft, lapping waves and camels lumber down the mountain for a dip.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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