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

At under 90 minutes, Unzipped isn’t just a frothy look at the fashion industry, but about a designer and a business working their way through the creative process, many cigarettes at a time. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Step 2 Blend 3 large eggs, room temperature, in a blender on high speed until very frothy, about 1 minute. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Whisk the egg whites in a medium bowl until very frothy, 3 to 4 minutes. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

The frothy foam hydrates and defines 3A-4C curls with a side of aromatherapy. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1