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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For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
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Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
From rich, frothy matchas to delicate white teas, Mandaracha has a tea for everyone, as well as vegan sweets.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Hilarity, hijinks, heartbreak, and hope ensue over the course of 10 frothy, fast-moving episodes.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
From rich, frothy matchas to delicate white teas, Mandaracha has a tea for everyone, as well as vegan sweets.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Hilarity, hijinks, heartbreak, and hope ensue over the course of 10 frothy, fast-moving episodes.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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