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
Recent Examples on the Web
The deal, which came at a frothy time for investment in independent production companies, valued A24 at an eye-popping $2.5 billion.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
However, this particular cocktail isn't quite as special without its signature frothy cream that sits delicately on top, which can't be achieved in a batch setting.
—Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
However, this particular cocktail isn't quite as special without its signature frothy cream that sits delicately on top, which can't be achieved in a batch setting.
—Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for frothy
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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