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 of frothy

• bubbly
• foamy
• sparkling
• 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

His freewheeling political rallies and frothy social media presence were, and continue to be, a source of great glee to his fans and followers. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026

Centrifugal juicers whip air into the juice, leaving it frothy and separated. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026

With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy. —Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026

His freewheeling political rallies and frothy social media presence were, and continue to be, a source of great glee to his fans and followers. —Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1