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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls
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Recent Examples of frothy
Cut into finger sandwiches and down with a cold glass of sweet tea or a frothy beer.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
More than 22 resident heritage breed chickens provide eggs for omelets, breakfast burritos, and frothy cocktails.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
There were some who diminished the novels, lumping them with the frothy stories of such bestselling contemporaries as Danielle Steel or Judith Krantz.
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Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
More than 22 resident heritage breed chickens provide eggs for omelets, breakfast burritos, and frothy cocktails.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
There were some who diminished the novels, lumping them with the frothy stories of such bestselling contemporaries as Danielle Steel or Judith Krantz.
—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
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Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
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While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.
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Margaret, what the president said is just goofy word salad.
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As Buffy’s bafoonish brother, Dave Sheridan played an unlikely killer (though Doofy GIlmore ends up being far less goofy than originally expected).
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.
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The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.
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An oceanside inlet dubbed Thunder Hole explodes with a plume of foamy surf as waves beat the shore.
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When butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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For now, the stock market and the credit market are telling slightly different stories about the same companies, one giddy and one wary.
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The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
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American sparkling wine has come a long way in a very short period of time with winemakers crafting award-winning world class expressions that rival those with centuries of winemaking craft.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
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Every player with a pulse had six suitors throwing silly money around.
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Some scenes in the movie are light and silly, including those pairing Maddie with a lesbian friend, played by Kate Berlant, who clearly loves her.
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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