frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē  -t͟hē 

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

frothily

ˈfrȯ-thə-lē 

-t͟hə-

adverb

frothiness

ˈfrȯ-thē-nəs 

-t͟hē-

noun

Synonyms

• foamy
• lathery
• sudsy

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Even Bauman’s funniest musical bits get swallowed in the show’s frothy, frolicsome relentlessness. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025

Whether in the form of rosettes to frothy embroideries, floral tops are the move for a soft, feminine touch to denim and trousers. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025

Vigorously whisk together 2 eggs and a splash of lukewarm water until the mixture is frothy and bubbly. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025

Heading into Sunday’s season opener, The White Lotus on Max saw an 84% increase in volume compared to the week leading up to its sophomore premiere, as viewers caught up on the dark, frothy drama. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1