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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.
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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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Its infusion of natural tangerine and vanilla flavors offers an elevated take on plain bubbly water.
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Investors in the bubbly stock market seem to be betting that Warsh and his colleagues will ultimately hold off a rate rise.
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One detour led me to Paul Krassner, a founding member of the Yippies, a radical (and radically goofy) New Left group.
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Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
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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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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.
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Alpha Camp − Nikki Hru, Maddy Jones, Leiya Pillitteri − had seemed giddy with confidence before the flaming arrow competition.
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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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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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With the sparkling Sun in your 6th House of Work quincunxing Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, your methods and self-presentation may need a smart adjustment.
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Over the years, the visuals dramatically improve, from snuff film aesthetics to confidently silly splendor.
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The Alexa smart assistant is as good as ever, with tons of useful and silly skills, along with deep integration for ordering items via Amazon.
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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